12/18/2006 U.S. Treasury issues Heath Savings Account guidelines for 2007
The U.S. Treasury recently released the HSA guidelines for 2007. While the minimum deductible and maximum out-of-pocket requirements have no impact on any of our standard Asuris HSA high-deductible health plans, our HSA members should be aware of the revised maximum contribution limits for 2007:
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US Treasury Guideline
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2006 |
2007 |
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Minimum HSA-Qualified HDHP Deductible
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$1,050 single/
$2,100 family |
$1,100 single/
$2,200 family
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Maximum HSA-Qualified HDHP Out-of-Pocket Maximum
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$5,250 single/
$10,500 family |
$5,500 single/
$11,000 family
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Maximum Annual HSA Contribution
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Lesser of the deductible or $2,700 single/$5,450 family |
Lesser of the deductible or $2,850 single/$5,650 family |
| Additional Catch-up Contribution for Individuals 55+ |
$700 |
$800 |
For more information regarding these changes, view the HSA Basics brochure as published by the Department of the Treasury or visit the U.S. Treasury Web site.
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