Many of us have heard that Health Savings Accounts (HSA) are excellent vehicles to pay for healthcare costs. In fact, according to research compiled by Devenir, as of June 30, 2022, there were about 28 million HSA accounts. Additionally, total funds in HSAs grew to $98 billion at year-end 2021 from $45 billion in 2017. Clearly, the word’s gotten out about the benefits of HSAs. However, questions remain about the nuts and bolts of using these accounts and how individuals and families can maximize their benefits. This article reviews the most prominent features of HSAs while exploring some of their lesser-known benefits.
