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Posts Tagged ‘beneficiary’

Can I use my HSA for my children’s medical expenses even though they will not be in my medical plan?


Posted on November 11th, 2008 by WPJ

Yes – the majority of HSA restrictions center around contributions to the HSA with fewer  restrictions on the withdrawals. In answer to the  question above, money in an HSA can ALWAYS be withdrawn tax-free for the medical expenses of the account holder (also known as the account beneficiary in the IRS regs), the account holder’s [...]

Who can I name as my beneficiary?


Posted on June 11th, 2008 by WPJ

You may have any person as your beneficiary. If you designate your spouse as your HSA beneficiary, the account will be transferred to your spouse’s name with all tax benefits intact. If you designate your HSA to a non-spouse beneficiary, the HSA funds will be liquidated and the beneficiary will be responsible for [...]