Health Account Comparison

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Using a health account saves you money because you can pay your healthcare bills with tax-free dollars! There are different accounts for different situations and needs. Each type of account has its own eligibility requirements and rules.

HSA

Health Care FSA

Limited Purpose FSA

Medical Plan Enrollment

SHL Solutions HSA PPO; you may
not have other non-HDHP coverage

Non-HSA-eligible medical plans

HSA-eligible medical plans

Eligible Expenses

Medical, dental, vision, prescription, and over-the-counter expenses

Medical, dental, vision, prescription, and over-the-counter expenses

Dental and vision care expenses

Practice Funding

Up to $750 for individual and up to $1,500 for dependent coverage tiers

$0

$0

Annual Contribution Limit

$4,300 individual or $8,550 dependent coverage tiers, including practice funds; extra $1,000 allowed after age 55

Minimum of $240 up to a maximum of $3,300

Minimum of $240 up to a maximum of $3,300

Federal and State Tax

No federal tax; CA and NJ do not exclude HSA contributions from income

None

None

Funds are Available

After deposit

Day 1 of plan year

Day 1 of plan year

Account Balance Earns Interest

Yes, plus investment options after $2,000

No

No

Allows Rollover to Next Year

Yes, unlimited

You may carryover $660* each year; additional unused funds are forfeited

You may carryover $660* each year; additional unused funds are forfeited

Deadline for Reimbursement

N/A; unused funds remain in your account for future expenses

Eligible expenses must be incurred by Dec 31, 2025. Claims must be submitted by March 31, 2026

Eligible expenses must be incurred by Dec 31, 2025. Claims must be submitted by March 31, 2026

If You Leave the Practice

Your account goes with you for future eligible expenses,
tax-free

You can spend your balance if you elect COBRA

You can spend your balance if you elect COBRA

*Any amount less than $50 will not carryover unless an active election is made for the new plan year.

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