Health Savings Account (HSA)
A Health Savings Account (HSA), used in conjunction with a high-deductible health plan (HDHP), allows you to save for future medical expenses. Similar to an IRA or 401k, an HSA can provide many benefits, including favorable tax treatment.
- Earn tiered interest.
- Minimum balance to open is $50.
- $10 account setup fee waived under any of the following conditions:
- Butte Community Insurance HDHP customer.
- Maintain a Butte Community Bank checking account.
- Monthly $2 fee waived under any of the following conditions:
- Maintain a $500 minimum balance in HSA.
- Maintain a Butte Community Bank checking account.
- Register for electronic bank statements (E-Statements).
- Free initial same-day personalized checks.
- Free monthly statements with Check Imaging.
- Free 24-Hour Telephone Banking.
- Free access to our Online Banking System.
- Visa Debit Card.
- $15 yearly administration fee.
- Consult your tax advisor about deductibility of HSA contributions and charges.
- A Health Savings Account is owned by an individual or employee. It is not a group plan and does not qualify for joint ownership.
Creating a Business Program
By establishing a Health Savings Account (HSA) program (in conjunction with a high-deductible health plan) in your company, you'll be helping your employees gain control of their healthcare expenses. HSAs are available to everyone and offer advantages, such as:
- Contribution options.
- Tax-free contributions and distributions.
- Flexibility in expense options.
- Year-to-year rollovers.
- Personal ownership.
Resources
- United States Treasury: Health Savings Accounts
Revised: 2010-07-22
