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Any reason to keep any more in HSA than the deductible+out of pocket max

After contributing for more than 4 years, I've finally saved...
Free-loading coldplay fan
  01/23/18
Use HSA as another tax sheltered investment. You should max ...
Duck-like lay
  01/23/18
But what if I go like 10 years without hitting any more than...
Free-loading coldplay fan
  01/23/18
Once you hit ~60 it's like another IRA. No requirement that...
Duck-like lay
  01/23/18
I think it's 65, but yeah it's like another Traditional IRA ...
Free-loading coldplay fan
  01/23/18
They might cut off funding prospectively but won't deny tax ...
Duck-like lay
  01/23/18
Another wrinkle in the withdrawal rules: there is no time li...
hairraiser rehab voyeur
  01/23/18
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Duck-like lay
  01/23/18
you start a business in del called "how to make an llc?...
frisky talented library
  01/23/18
it can be used for family too
Soul-stirring disturbing national prole
  01/23/18
A lot of HSAs charge fees for not maintaining a minimum bala...
Arrogant Menage
  01/23/18


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Date: January 23rd, 2018 7:52 PM
Author: Free-loading coldplay fan

After contributing for more than 4 years, I've finally saved enough in my HSA to cover a major medical expense that would require my entire high deductible+out of pocket max.

Any reason to keep the HSA contribution going other than the tax benefit?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3868845&forum_id=2#35221105)



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Date: January 23rd, 2018 7:52 PM
Author: Duck-like lay

Use HSA as another tax sheltered investment. You should max it every year and leave it untouched.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3868845&forum_id=2#35221111)



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Date: January 23rd, 2018 7:56 PM
Author: Free-loading coldplay fan

But what if I go like 10 years without hitting any more than 20% of my deductible?

What the hell am I going to do with a massive health fund?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3868845&forum_id=2#35221151)



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Date: January 23rd, 2018 7:57 PM
Author: Duck-like lay

Once you hit ~60 it's like another IRA. No requirement that funds are withdrawn for health-related expenses.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3868845&forum_id=2#35221158)



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Date: January 23rd, 2018 8:01 PM
Author: Free-loading coldplay fan

I think it's 65, but yeah it's like another Traditional IRA at that point.

But that's only if the government doesn't change the rules in the next 30 years. Fat chance

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3868845&forum_id=2#35221203)



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Date: January 23rd, 2018 8:05 PM
Author: Duck-like lay

They might cut off funding prospectively but won't deny tax benefit for existing funds. Would be uproar, litigation. Risk is minimal enough to permit assumption of reliability for planning. Fund it baby.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3868845&forum_id=2#35221231)



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Date: January 23rd, 2018 8:24 PM
Author: hairraiser rehab voyeur

Another wrinkle in the withdrawal rules: there is no time limit on making a qualified withdrawal.

So what you can do is this: Pay for medical expenses out-of-pocket. Then instead of reimbursing yourself from the HSA, keep the money in the HSA and keep the documentation indefinitely. When you have a need for some money, just whip out those old medical bills and the money comes out tax-free.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3868845&forum_id=2#35221423)



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Date: January 23rd, 2018 8:29 PM
Author: Duck-like lay



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3868845&forum_id=2#35221469)



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Date: January 23rd, 2018 7:58 PM
Author: frisky talented library

you start a business in del called "how to make an llc?" and say it's a medical company. profit.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3868845&forum_id=2#35221160)



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Date: January 23rd, 2018 8:30 PM
Author: Soul-stirring disturbing national prole

it can be used for family too

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3868845&forum_id=2#35221472)



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Date: January 23rd, 2018 8:03 PM
Author: Arrogant Menage

A lot of HSAs charge fees for not maintaining a minimum balance.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3868845&forum_id=2#35221212)