Is an HSA a Trust? Why?

Yes, A Health Savings Account (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.

No permission or authorization from the IRS is necessary to establish an HSA. You set up an HSA with a trustee.  A qualified HSA trustee can be a bank, an insurance company, or anyone already approved by the IRS to be a trustee of individual retirement arrangements (IRAs) or Archer MSAs. The HSA can be established through a trustee that is different from your health plan provider.

The trustee holds and administers your monies as you use them to pay for eligible medical expenses. See the Classroom for a more in-depth look at the various healthcare account types.

Coaches' Takeaway

A Health Savings Account (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.  With an HSA, it may be a bank, insurance company, or a non-bank trustee that meets the specific IRS requirements.

Tools & Resources

CDHPCoach’s Storage Facility, where the Coach has organized and compiled a vast amount of tools and resources for you to access.

Library

Housed here are key components and information within the book, Bend the Healthcare Trend which was the impetus behind the CDHPCoach.