Health Savings Account

What is a Health Savings Account?

A Health Savings Account (H.S.A.) is a tax-advantaged personal account that allows you to pay for medical expenses and save for future medical expenses.

Who is Eligible to Have an H.S.A.?

Any adult can contribute to an H.S.A. as long as they:

• Have coverage under an H.S.A.-qualified High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP).
• Have no other first-dollar medical coverage (other types of insurance like specific injury insurance or accident, disability, dental care, vision care, or long term care insurance are permitted).
• Are not enrolled in Medicare.
• Cannot be claimed as a dependent on someone else's tax return.

H.S.A. Account Access

Santa Cruz County Bank allows check and special H.S.A. debit card contactless payment technology. Pay bills and access your account anytime, 7 days a week through Santa Cruz County Bank's My County Connection online banking system.

Earn a competitive interest rate on your H.S.A. and pay a low monthly service charge.

Triple Tax Savings!

1. Tax deductions when you contribute to your account
2. Tax-free earnings through investment
3. Tax-free withdrawals for qualified medical expenses

Contribution and Out-of-Pocket Limits for Health Savings Accounts and High-Deductible Health Plans

	2023	2022	Change
HSA Contribution Limit (employer + employee)	Self-only: $3,850 Family: $7,750	Self-only: $3,650 Family: $7,300	Self-only: +$200 Family: +$450
HSA Catch-up Contributions (age 55 or older)	$1,000	$1,000	No Change
HDHP Minimum Deductibles	Self-only: $1,500 Family: $3,000	Self-only: $1,400 Family: $2,800	Self-only: +$100 Family: +$200
HDHP Minimum Deductibles (deductibles, co-payments and other amounts but not premiums)	Self-only: $7,500 Family: $15,000	Self-only: $7,050 Family: $14,100	Self-only: +$450 Family: +$900

Catch-Up Contributions

Individuals age 55 and older can make additional "catch-up" contributions. The maximum annual catch up contribution is $1,000. All contributions can be made as late as April 15 of the following year.

Can I Switch my Existing H.S.A. to Santa Cruz County Bank?

Yes! Your existing H.S.A. can be rolled over into an account at Santa Cruz County Bank. Simply provide us a copy of an account statement from your existing Health Savings Account.

How do I Open a Health Savings Account with Santa Cruz County Bank?

Come into any of our banking offices to open your Health Savings Account. Unlike many providers, Santa Cruz County Bank does not charge any opening or enrollment fees to set up H.S.A. accounts. All Health Savings Accounts are eligible to earn interest, include unlimited check writing, allow debit card access for payments, a quarterly account statement and have a low monthly service charge of $2.50. For a complete list of account terms, fees and conditions, please contact us.

Insurance Agents, Brokers, and Human Resource Professionals

We love referrals! If you have clients who would benefit from establishing Health Savings Accounts, we'd love to hear from you.