2009 Contribution Limits
Annual contribution limitation For calendar year 2009, the annual limitation on deductions under § 223(b)(2)(A) for an individual with self-only coverage under a high deductible health plan is $3,000. For calendar year 2009, the annual limitation on deductions under § 223(b)(2)(B) for an individual with family coverage under a high deductible health plan is $5,950.
High deductible health plan For calendar year 2009, a “high deductible health plan” is defined under § 223(c)(2)(A) as a health plan with an annual deductible that is not less than $1,150 for self-only coverage or $2,300 for family coverage, and the annual out-of-pocket expenses (deductibles, co-payments, and other amounts, but not premiums) do not exceed $5,800 for self-only coverage or $11,600 for family coverage.
2010 Contribution Limits
SECTION 1 PURPOSE
This revenue procedure provides the 2010 inflation adjusted amounts for Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) as determined under § 223 of the Internal Revenue Code.
SECTION 2 2010 INFLATION ADJUSTED ITEMS
Annual contribution limitation For calendar year 2010, the annual limitation on deductions under § 223(b)(2)(A) for an individual with self-only coverage under a high deductible health plan is $3,050. For calendar year 2010, the annual limitation on deductions under § 223(b)(2)(B) for an individual with family coverage under a high deductible health plan is $6,150.
High deductible health plan For calendar year 2010, a “high deductible health plan” is defined under § 223(c)(2)(A) as a health plan with an annual deductible that is not less than $1,200 for self-only coverage or $2,400 for family coverage, and the annual out-of-pocket expenses (deductibles, co-payments, and other amounts, but not premiums) do not exceed $5,950 for self-only coverage or $11,900 for family coverage.
SECTION 3 EFFECTIVE DATE
This revenue procedure is effective for calendar year 2010.
SECTION 4 DRAFTING INFORMATION
The principal author of this revenue procedure is Christina M. Glendening of the Office of Associate Chief Counsel (Income Tax & Accounting). For further information regarding § 223 and HSAs, contact Leslie Paul at (202) 622-6080 (not a toll free call). For further information regarding the calculation of the inflation adjustments in this revenue procedure, contact Ms. Glendening at (202) 622-4920 (not a toll free call).