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IRS Announces 2017 HSA Contribution Limits, HDHP Minimum Deductibles, and HDHP Out-of-Pocket Maximums

05/10/2016 Written by: AP Employee Benefits

On April 28, 2016, the IRS issued Rev. Proc. 2016-28, which set forth the 2017 HSA contribution limits, HDHP minimum deductibles, and HDHP out-of-pocket maximums. To summarize, the IRS provided for a mere $50 increase in the amounts that a single person in an HSA-compatible HDHP may defer into his/her Health Savings Account.
All other limits, amounts and features remain as they were in 2016.  The specific limits are listed below:

  • HSA Contribution Limits 2016: Individual – $3,350; Family – $6,750
  • 2017: Individual – $3,400; Family – $6,750
  • HDHP Minimum Deductibles
    • 2016 – Individual – $1,300; Family – $2,600
    • 2017 – Individual – $1,300; Family – $2,600
  • HDHP Out-of-Pocket Maximums
    • 2016 – Individual – $6,550; Family – $13,100
    • 2017 – Individual – $6,550; Family – $13,100

For further information please see IRS Rev. Proc. 2016-28 by clicking HERE.

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