Health Savings Accounts

Rising costs of medical and healthcare expenses are a concern for many people today. Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) were established by the Medicare bill by President Bush on December 8, 2003 and were designed to help members* save for qualified medical and healthcare costs on a tax-free basis.

Benefits to Members include:

Key Features
Tax deductions for contributions
Contributions can grow in the account for years
Dividends in the account are tax-free
Account belongs to the member

Rate Below Effective: December 1, 2024 and are Payable January 1, 2025

Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)

Type	Dividend Rate	APY**
Health Savings Account	1.342%	1.35%

Federal credit unions may offer qualified members the opportunity to establish a Health Savings Account, and Houston Federal Credit Union has been offering these valuable accounts since 2006. According to the Medicare bill, members are eligible for HSAs if they are enrolled in a high deductible health plan of at least $1,600 if individual and $3,200 if a family plan with out-of-pocket expenses not to exceed $8,050 for individual and $16,100 for a family plan.

If your medical plan qualifies as a high-deductible plan, contact us today and let us help you save money and plan for future medical expenses! For more information on balancing rising health care costs with a Health Savings Account, please review the informational brochure below.

Heath Savings Accounts	Health Savings Accounts for Employer

This article is not intended as tax advice. Consult a tax advisor regarding the deductibility and contribution limits.
Other criteria may apply for Health Savings Account eligibility.

*Must be eligible for Houston Federal Credit Union membership and open a share savings account with a $5 minimum deposit in order to become a member and obtain any product or service.

**APY = Annual Percentage Yield.
Rates are subject to change monthly.
Minimum opening deposit for a Health Savings Account is $5. If checks are being ordered for the account, an additional opening deposit of $25 is required (total $30).
Fees and other conditions could reduce the earnings on the account.