What tax forms will I receive for my HSA?
Form 1099-SA notifies the IRS of distributions made from your HSA during the tax year. Form 5498-SA notifies the IRS of contributions made to your HSA during the tax year. These forms will be available electronically for your NueSynergy HSA and can be found online under “Tax Forms” within the “My HSA” section.
What is the difference between an HSA and a Healthcare FSA?
Both HSAs and FSAs allow you to pay for qualified medical expenses with pre-tax dollars. One key difference, however, is that HSA balances can roll over from year to year, while FSA money left unspent at the end of the year or after a designated grace period is forfeited. You may choose to use a Limited Purpose FSA to pay for eligible heath care expenses and save your HSA dollars for future health care needs. You may use Limited Purpose FSA dollars to reimburse yourself for expenses not covered by your high-deductible health plan, such as:
1. Vision expenses, including: Glasses, frames, contacts, prescription sunglasses, goggles, vision co-payments, optometrists or ophthalmologist fees, and corrective eye surgery
2. Dental expenses, including: Dental care, deductibles and co-payments, braces, x-rays, fillings, and dentures
Can I have more than one HSA?
Yes, you may have more than one HSA and you may contribute to them all, as long as you are currently enrolled in an HDHP. However, this does not give you any additional tax advantages, as the total contributions to your accounts cannot exceed the annual maximum contribution limit. Contributions from your employer, family members, or any other person must be included in the total.
Can I pay for eligible expenses with after-tax dollars instead of using my HSA?
Yes. You always have the option to choose when and when not to use your HSA dollars. You may pay for qualified medical expenses with after-tax dollars, allowing your HSA balance to grow tax-free. Many HSA participants elect to pay smaller expenses with after-tax dollars, allowing their balances to grow for the future. In fact, you can reimburse yourself at anytime in the future for eligible expenses you paid for using after-tax dollars as long as they were incurred while you had an open and funded HSA.