Health Savings Account (HSA)
Available only to employees who enroll in the Aetna Health Fund HSA .
You can save money by paying for eligible health care, dependent care, and commuter expenses with Tax Savings & Spending Accounts. LPL Financial offers you several types of accounts that lower your taxes.
Accounts
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Health Care FSA: Available to employees who do not enroll in an HSA, or do not elect medical coverage through LPL Financial.
- Limited Purpose FSA: Available to employees enrolled in the Aetna Health Fund HSA Plan.
- Dependent Care FSA: Available to all employees.
Commuter Reimbursement Plan
Available to all employees.
Key Features
Tax-free money
Money goes in tax-free* and comes out tax-free when it’s used for eligible expenses.
Convenient payroll deductions
Contribute to your accounts easily and effortlessly.
Helpful budgeting tool
Plan for upcoming expenses by setting aside money each paycheck.
Payflex HSA portal
Access plan information, check your available balance, and submit claims online.
TRI-AD portal
Access plan information, check your available balance, and submit claims online.
*Contributions are not subject to federal tax. However, they are currently subject to state tax in AL, CA, and NJ. Consult with your tax advisor to understand the potential tax consequences of enrolling in an HSA.
Take out the guess work!
Use the PayFlex Calculator to help you decide how much you should contribute!
How much could you save?
Here’s an example. Let’s say Tom decides to set aside $2,000 in an HSA or FSA for the year. Normally, on that money, he’d pay $480 in federal income tax, $100 in state income tax, and $153 in payroll tax. So, by contributing that $2,000 to his HSA or FSA, he’ll get $733 in tax savings for the year.
| Without an HSA or FSA, Tom would pay … | Savings |
|---|---|
| 24% in federal income tax | $480 |
| 5% in state income tax | $100 |
| 7.65% in Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) tax | $153 |
| His total tax savings for the year with an HSA or FSA | $733 |
This hypothetical illustration is for educational purposes only. Dollar amounts or savings will vary depending on income, state and city tax rules, and other factors. Please consult a tax, legal, or financial advisor about your own personal situation.
*Contributions are not subject to federal tax. However, they are currently subject to state tax in AL, CA, and NJ. Consult with your tax advisor to understand the potential tax consequences of enrolling in an HSA.
With the Aetna Health Fund HSA Plan you’re eligible to open and contribute money to a Health Savings Account (HSA) through PayFlex. The HSA is a tax-free savings account that you own. You can use it to pay for eligible health expenses anytime, even in retirement. Watch this video to learn more.
Get triple tax advantages with an HSA
Put money in tax-free.
Contribute to your HSA through before-tax payroll deductions (up to IRS annual limits), and change your contribution amount anytime. You can also get company contributions: $500 for individual coverage and $1,000 for family coverage.
Pay for care tax-free.*
Pay for eligible medical, dental, and vision expenses for you and your family using your HSA debit card (provided sufficient funds are in your account). You can also track your spending, check your balance, reimburse yourself, and more on the PayFlex website.
Grow money for the future tax-free.
- All the money in your HSA is yours to keep; any remaining balance rolls over year after year.
- You can build up savings to pay for future health care expenses. You can even invest your money once it reaches a minimum balance, which gives you the potential for tax-free earnings growth and a way to plan ahead for your medical costs in retirement.
*Money in an HSA can be withdrawn tax-free as long as it is used to pay for qualified health-related expenses. If money is used for ineligible expenses, you will pay ordinary income tax on the amount withdrawn, plus a 20% penalty tax if you withdraw the money before age 65.
HSA Contribution limits
The IRS sets annual limits on the total amount of money that can be contributed to your HSA. These limits include contributions from both you and LPL Financial:
| 2023 | |
|---|---|
| Individual | $3,850 |
| Family | $7,750 |
Who’s eligible for an HSA?
In order to establish and contribute to an HSA, you:
- Must be enrolled in the Aetna Health Fund HSA Plan.
- Cannot simultaneously participate in the Health Care FSA (but participation in a Limited Purpose FSA is allowed).
- Cannot be enrolled in any other first-dollar medical coverage, including Medicare, Tricare or a spouse’s plan, including a spouse’s Health Care FSA
- Cannot be claimed as a dependent on someone else’s tax return.
You should review IRS rules for making HSA contributions if you will turn age 65 during the year.
For more information, see IRS Publication 969.
Increase your tax savings with a Limited Purpose FSA
Use your HSA together with a Limited Purpose FSA for additional tax savings.
Using an FSA is like getting a discount on everyday health and/or dependent care expenses because you’re paying with tax-free money. LPL offers four tax-advantaged plan options administered by Tri-Ad, two of which are governed by your medical election, and two that are available regardless of your medical election.
Health Care (HC) FSA
Available to employees who do not enroll in an HSA, or do not elect LPL medical coverage.
Contribute up to $3,050 for the year through before-tax payroll deductions to help cover eligible medical, vision, and dental expenses.
Choose
Choose your contribution amount when you enroll. You can only change your contribution amount during the year if your personal situation changes so estimate carefully.
Contribute
Your annual contribution will be divided into equal payroll deductions.
Spend
The FSA Visa debit card lets you pay out-of-pocket Medical, Dental and Vision expenses with funds deducted directly from your account. You are required to keep all supporting documentation.
Use It Up
Up to $610 of unused money may be carried over to the next year; amounts above $610 will be forfeited, so be sure to use it up!
Limited Purpose (LP) FSA
Available only to employees who enroll in the Health Savings Account (HSA) to offer additional tax-saving opportunities
Contribute up to $3,050 for the year through before-tax payroll deductions. This account can be used on eligible dental and vision expenses only. See a complete list of eligible expenses.
Choose
Choose your contribution amount when you enroll. You can only change your contribution amount during the year if your personal situation changes so estimate carefully.
Contribute
Your annual contribution will be divided into equal payroll deductions.
Spend
The FSA Visa debit card lets you pay Health Care and Dependent Care expenses with funds deducted directly from your account. You are required to keep all supporting documentation.
Use It Up
Up to $610 of unused money may be carried over to the next year; amounts above $610 will be forfeited, so be sure to use it up!
Dependent Care FSA
Available to all employees
Contribute up to $5,000 for the year through before-tax payroll deductions to help cover your eligible dependent care expenses, including child care for children up to age 13 and care for dependent elders.
Choose
Choose your contribution amount when you enroll. You can only change your contribution amount during the year if your personal situation changes so estimate carefully.
Contribute
Your annual contribution will be divided into equal deductions from each paycheck.
Spend
The FSA Visa debit card lets you pay Health Care and Dependent Care expenses with funds deducted directly from your account. You are required to keep all supporting documentation.
Use It Up
Unused money does not carry over at the end of each year — use it or lose it! Be sure to use it up.
Pay for transportation expenses with before-tax dollars, which can save you money on monthly parking or transit costs related to your work commute:
It’s easy and flexible.
You decide how much to contribute, and the money is deducted from your paycheck automatically.
Before-tax deductions:
are allowed up to the IRS limit of $300 per month for transit and/or $300 per month for parking.
Commuter Prepaid Debit Mastercard
will be issued with your first order.
The Commuter card
is accepted at transit agencies, fare vending machines and designated transit retail centers.
| HSA | Limited Purpose FSA | Health Care FSA | Dependent Care FSA | Commuter Plan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Available with… | Aetna Health Fund (HSA) |
Aetna Traditional (PPO) |
Available to all employees | Available to all employees | |
| Receive company contribution | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Change your contribution amount anytime | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Access your entire annual contribution amount the beginning of the plan year | No | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Access only funds that have been deposited | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Use the money for… | Eligible medical, dental and vision expenses | Eligible dental and vision expenses | Eligible medical, dental and vision expenses | Eligible day care expenses for your children up to age 13 and tax dependents of any age dependent on you for support | Parking and transit expenses |
| “Use it or lose it” at year-end | No | Yes (Carry over up to $610) | Yes (Carry over up to $610) | Yes | N/A |
| Money is always yours to keep | Yes | No | No | No | N/A |