No Change in Cost of Living Adjustments for HSAs

No Change in Cost of Living Adjustments for HSAs

In Rev Proc 2010-22, the IRS released 2011 cost of living adjustments (COLA) for health savings accounts; however, you will note that there are no adjustments for 2011.  A COLA is based on the cost of living index; which has dropped; and thus, there are no increases for 2011.

Following are annual deductible amounts for a high deductible health plan (HDHP) used in conjunction with a health savings account (HSA), and limits for out-of pocket expenses and contributions.

 

Individual/Self Only

Family

2010

2011

2010

2011

HDHP Annual Deductible

$1,200

$1,200

$2,400

$2,400

HDHP Annual Out-of-Pocket Limits

$5,950

$5,950

$11,900

$11,900

Contribution Limits

$3,050

$3,050

$6,150

$6,150

 

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No Change in Cost of Living Adjustments for HSAsIn Rev Proc 2010-22, the IRS released 2011 cost of living adjustments (COLA) for health savings accounts; however, you will note that there are no adjustments for 2011.  A COLA is based on the cost of living index; which has dropped; and thus, there are no increases for 2011....2010-06-07T16:00:00-05:00

In Rev Proc 2010-22, the IRS released 2011 cost of living adjustments (COLA) for health savings accounts; however, you will note that there are no adjustments for 2011.  A COLA is based on the cost of living index; which has dropped; and thus, there are no increases for 2011.