What is a Health Savings Account: An Academic Overview
A Health Savings Account (HSA) is a tax-advantaged account that can be used to pay for certain healthcare expenses such as doctor’s visits, prescription medications, and even health insurance premiums. It offers a triple benefit of savings through contributions that are not taxed, interest earned on the savings that is also not taxed, and withdrawals that are not taxed as long as they are used for qualifying medical expenses. HSAs can be opened by individuals, employers, or both and can be used to secure funds for current and future healthcare needs.