To be eligible for an HSA, you must have a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) and meet specific criteria.
Criteria
Eligibility requirements include:
- Enrollment in a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)
- Under the age of 65
- Not covered by another health plan
- Not claimed as a dependent
To qualify as a High Deductible Health Plan, your health plan must meet the below standards:
2025 Minimum deductibles
For 2025, the minimum annual deductible for a HDHP is:
- $1,650 for self-only coverage
- $3,300 for family coverage
2025 Out-of-pocket maximums
For 2025, the out-of-pocket maximums for a HDHP is:
- $8,300 for self-only coverage
- $16,600 for family coverage
If you no longer have an HDHP but still have HSA funds, you can still use those dollars at any time to pay for qualified medical expenses so long as you are not contributing.