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The IRS recently announced the increase to the amount individuals can contribute to health savings accounts (HSAs) in 2026.\u00a0 Federal employees, retirees and annuitants have an opportunity to save money in a tax-advantaged manner in order to pay current and future medical expenses by utilizing HSAs.<\/p>\n

The HSA contribution limits for 2026 are $4,400 for self-only coverage and $8,750 for family coverage.<\/p>\n

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HSA Catch-Up Contributions<\/h2>\n

Those eligible and age 55 can contribute an additional $1,000 as a catch-up contribution. An HSA is a tax-exempt trust or custodial account you set up with a qualified HSA trustee to pay or reimburse certain medical expenses you incur. You must be an eligible individual to contribute to an HSA.<\/p>\n

2026 HSA Contribution Limits<\/h2>\n

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Spousal catch-up contributions<\/h2>\n

If you and your spouse are both age 55 or over, not enrolled in Medicare, and otherwise eligible, you each can make $1,000 HSA catch-up contributions, but you must do so in separate HSAs. These contributions can be taken as a tax deduction on your personal taxes assuming they\u2019re not done through payroll deductions.<\/p>\n

HSA Rules for Married People<\/h2>\n

The IRS rules for married people apply only if both spouses are eligible individuals. If either spouse has family HDHP coverage, the family contribution limit applies; both spouses are treated as having family HDHP coverage.<\/p>\n

If both spouses are 55 or older and not enrolled in Medicare:<\/p>\n