HSAs Provide Financial Flexibility

Fifty-two percent of HSA account holders spent more than 80% of their HSA funds for health care expenses during 2012, according to a survey by America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) and the American Bankers Assn. Since Congress authorized HSA plans in 2004, AHIP has conducted three surveys on HSA banking activity. This latest report measuring the financial activity of more than 1.4 million HSAs, shows consumers taking an active role in managing their health care dollars. Fifty-five percent of HSAs received personal contributions during 2012. While end of the year account balances varied, roughly 80% of accounts had a positive balance that could be carried over to the next year to help pay for future expenses. Fifty-eight percent of accounts had withdrawals during the year. Of those accounts, the average withdrawal during 2012 was $2,081. For more information, visit http://www.hsaalliance.org.