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How to Maximize your Benefits with myHSA
How to Maximize your Benefits with myHSA
Danielle Constantine avatar
Written by Danielle Constantine
Updated over 3 months ago

Maximizing your health spending account (HSA) can be a game-changer for your wellness and finances. Here are some smart strategies to get the most out of your HSA:

1. Understand Your Plan

  • Know Your Coverage: Familiarize yourself with what your HSA covers. You can easily find the list of eligible expenses on your dashboard.

  • Track Your Balance: Keep an eye on your HSA balance through the myHSA app on iOS or Android to avoid overspending and ensure you have funds available for necessary expenses.

2. Plan Your Expenses

  • Budget for Regular Expenses: Allocate funds for regular health needs like prescriptions, doctor visits, and dental care.

  • Save for Emergencies: Set aside part of your HSA for unexpected medical expenses. This helps you stay prepared without financial stress.

3. Take Advantage of Preventive Care

  • Routine Check-Ups: Use your HSA to cover preventive services such as annual physicals, vaccinations, and screenings. Early detection can save you money and improve your health.

4. Leverage the Non-Taxable Benefits

  • Non-Taxable Reimbursements: Reimbursements made by your HSA are non-taxable, reducing your taxable income and maximizing your spending power.

5. Use Our App!

  • myHSA App: Our app, available on both iOS and Android, helps you track expenses, submit claims, and find covered services. Make the most of these awesome tools for convenience and efficiency.

6. Keep Receipts

  • Documentation: Keep your receipts on you, that way you can submit them when you have a chance to login to your myHSA account!

7. Educate Yourself

  • Stay Informed: Make sure you’re familiar with your HSA details and read through the covered items! There is a lot of potential for you to apply your HSA dollars!

8. Coordinate with Other Benefits

  • Use Other Accounts: If you have other benefits like insurance, coordinate their use with your HSA to optimize your overall benefits strategy.

By following these tips, you can make the most out of your health spending account and ensure you're maximizing your health and wellness benefits. Remember, each HSA plan can have specific rules and covered items, so always check the details on your dashboard. Happy health spending!

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