Who Can Use My HSA Account? Learn about HSA Eligibility

Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are a valuable tool for saving and paying for medical expenses with tax advantages. You may wonder who can use your HSA account. The eligibility to use your HSA account includes:

• Account Holder: As the primary account holder, you can use the funds in your HSA for qualified medical expenses.
• Spouse: Your spouse can use the HSA funds for their qualified medical expenses even if they are not listed as the account holder.
• Dependents: You can use your HSA to pay for the qualified medical expenses of your dependents, including children under 26 years old.
• Other Dependents: In some cases, you may be able to use your HSA to cover the medical expenses of other dependents, such as parents, even if they are not your tax dependents. Consult IRS guidelines for eligibility.

Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) provide an excellent way to save for medical expenses while enjoying tax benefits. Besides yourself, many people can use your HSA funds.

• Account Holder: As the designated account holder, you are entitled to use the HSA funds for a wide range of qualified medical costs.
• Spouse: Your spouse can access these funds for their qualified medical expenses, which means you can support each other’s health needs.
• Dependents: HSAs help you manage the healthcare costs of your dependents, including children under the age of 26, allowing you to help cover their medical bills without additional tax burden.
• Other Dependents: In some cases, you might be able to use your HSA funds for your parents' medical expenses, even if they are not claimed as tax dependents. Always check the IRS guidelines to ensure eligibility.