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1 Welcome to today’s webinar – Making the most of your HSA. You’ve likely recently enrolled in a high deductible health plan and opened a health savings account or HSA. Or perhaps you are considering opening one and are wondering what you need to know once you open an account. Over the next few minutes, we’ll discuss the top 10 things you need to know about your HSA, including how to manage your account, tax savings, the importance of designating a beneficiary, and using your Optum Bank Health Savings Account Debit MasterCard®.

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Page 1: Making the Most used for PDF · 2021. 1. 3. · into your HSA up to the contribution limit, is federal income tax free. Meet Heather, she contributes $150 per month to her HSA, which

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Welcome to today’s webinar – Making the most of your HSA.

You’ve likely recently enrolled in a high deductible health plan and opened a health savings account or HSA. Or perhaps you are considering opening one and are wondering what you need to know once you open an account. 

Over the next few minutes, we’ll discuss the top 10 things you need to know about your HSA, including how to manage your account, tax savings, the importance of designating a beneficiary, and using your Optum Bank Health Savings Account Debit MasterCard®.

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Today we’re going to become more familiar with what an HSA is, ten important things to know about your HSA, and the importance of preparing for health care expenses in retirement. 

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Page 3: Making the Most used for PDF · 2021. 1. 3. · into your HSA up to the contribution limit, is federal income tax free. Meet Heather, she contributes $150 per month to her HSA, which

What exactly is a health savings account, also known as an HSA?

An HSA an individual deposit account offering a tax‐advantaged means to save for health care expenses both now and in the future.

An HSA works like this:1. First you open an account and deposit money into it. The money is deposited into the 

account income tax‐free and the funds belong to you – even funds contributed by your employer. If you change jobs or health plans, the money is still yours to keep.

2. Next, you save on taxes. The money goes in tax‐free, it grows tax‐free and comes out tax‐free when spent on qualified medical expenses. 

3. Your HSA funds can be used to pay for qualified medical expenses for you, your spouse, and your tax‐dependents. 

4. Lastly, you may invest a portion of your HSA dollars in mutual funds once your account balance reaches the minimum investment threshold. Note that investments are not FDIC insured, are not guaranteed by Optum Bank, and may lose value. 

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Page 4: Making the Most used for PDF · 2021. 1. 3. · into your HSA up to the contribution limit, is federal income tax free. Meet Heather, she contributes $150 per month to her HSA, which

Today, we will be covering ten important steps when owning an HSA. These steps will help you feel more comfortable opening, contributing, using, and managing your HSA.

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Page 5: Making the Most used for PDF · 2021. 1. 3. · into your HSA up to the contribution limit, is federal income tax free. Meet Heather, she contributes $150 per month to her HSA, which

The first thing you need to do is to open an HSA. If your employer has not already opened an HSA for you, or given you any other instructions on how to enroll, you can go to Optum Bank.com and follow the directions to open an account. And be sure to have your high‐deductible health plan information ready. 

A Welcome Kit will be provided to you from Optum Bank after you open your account. 

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Page 6: Making the Most used for PDF · 2021. 1. 3. · into your HSA up to the contribution limit, is federal income tax free. Meet Heather, she contributes $150 per month to her HSA, which

After opening your account, you’ll want to access it online. When you log into the account for the first time, you’ll need to enter your social security number, date of birth and your last name. 

Once you’ve opened your account, you can log in at OptumBank.com for many helpful tools and resources. OptumBank.com allows you to make deposits, pay bills, check your balance, view your monthly statement and much more.

There are a variety of extra tools and resources to help you plan and save for health care as well. You can find tax information, use the Health Savings Account Calculator and take the Health Savings Checkup to learn how your health could affect your wallet in the future. 

Remember to keep all of your medical receipts as well as tax documents you receive from Optum Bank for filing your tax returns and maintaining your records.

If you are enrolled in a UnitedHealthcare plan, you can also access your account information at myuhc.com. 

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Page 7: Making the Most used for PDF · 2021. 1. 3. · into your HSA up to the contribution limit, is federal income tax free. Meet Heather, she contributes $150 per month to her HSA, which

The IRS sets annual contribution limits for how much you can contribute to an HSA in a calendar year. 

For 2016, the limits are $3,350 for individual coverage and $6,750 for family coverage. For those that are 55 years of age or older, you can deposit up to an additional $1,000 annually as a "catch‐up" contribution. These are meant to help you further prepare for health care costs in retirement. 

You are responsible for monitoring the amount deposited into your HSA each calendar year. Keep in mind that if your employer contributes funds, those also count towards the maximum. If you exceed the maximum contribution limit, there is penalty imposed by the IRS.

Your contribution limits may vary depending on how many months you have coverage under the High Deductible Health Plan and whether you have single coverage or family coverage. For details on how to calculate your limit, refer to IRS Publication 969 available at www.irs.gov or visit OptumBank.com.

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Page 8: Making the Most used for PDF · 2021. 1. 3. · into your HSA up to the contribution limit, is federal income tax free. Meet Heather, she contributes $150 per month to her HSA, which

With a high‐deductible health plan, it's important to save money in your HSA so you'll have money when you need it to pay for qualified medical expenses, including your deductible. 

You may start contributing to your HSA once your qualifying high‐deductible health plan becomes effective.

The easiest way to fund your account – if your employer offers it, is by having an amount deducted regularly from your paycheck. Also referred to as payroll contribution.

You can also log into your account and make a one time deposit or recurring deposits fromanother bank account. And, you can always mail in a check with a deposit form. If you deposit the funds via check or electronic deposit, it can take up to 3 business days for the deposit to be posted to your account, although some exceptions may apply. 

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Page 9: Making the Most used for PDF · 2021. 1. 3. · into your HSA up to the contribution limit, is federal income tax free. Meet Heather, she contributes $150 per month to her HSA, which

The next thing you’ll want to understand is the tax savings that comes with an HSA. 

What does that mean? Well, basically there are 3 ways to save on taxes:1) The money you contribute is tax deductible. 2) Then, your savings grow tax‐free.3) And any money you take out to pay for qualified medical expenses is untaxed. 

To take it a step further, let’s say you’re on an family plan and contribute $5,000 to your HSA throughout the year. If we assume your federal tax bracket is 25%, your state tax bracket is 5%, and, you live in a state that does not tax HSA contributions. You’ll save $1,250 in federal taxes, $383 in payroll  ‐‐ sometimes known as FICA – taxes. And you’ll save $250 in state taxes, for a total savings of $1,883. 

So, in this illustration, a $5,000 contribution could save $1,883 in taxes. 

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Page 10: Making the Most used for PDF · 2021. 1. 3. · into your HSA up to the contribution limit, is federal income tax free. Meet Heather, she contributes $150 per month to her HSA, which

When it comes to using your HSA, be sure you get to know the list of qualified medical expenses. The list can be found at Optum Bank.com or IRS.gov.

You’d be surprised to know that you can use your HSA dollars for a wide variety of expenses, including your health plan deductible, prescription medications, doctors office visits, dental and vision care, and more. In addition to using your HSA dollars for your own qualified medical expenses, you can also use them to pay for qualified medical expenses for your spouse or tax‐dependents, even if they are not covered by your high‐deductible health plan. 

Always remember to save your receipts! In the unlikely event that you are audited during tax time, the IRS will want verification that all spending from your HSA was used for qualified medical expenses. Optum’s receipt vault is a helpful tool that allows account holders to upload and store images of qualified medical receipts through a tablet, computer, or smartphone. This tool gives you a safe and secure place to save receipts for as long as you’d like without worry of them getting lost or ruined. Log in to your account at OptumBank.com and click “Receipt Vault” on the HSA Summary page to get started.

If you use your HSA funds for non‐qualified expenses, the IRS will charge an additional 20% tax penalty. If you are over the age of 65, however, you are not restricted to spending your HSA funds on qualified medical expenses. The 20% tax penalty no longer applies, although you will be required to pay ordinary income tax on all non‐qualified medical expenses.

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Page 11: Making the Most used for PDF · 2021. 1. 3. · into your HSA up to the contribution limit, is federal income tax free. Meet Heather, she contributes $150 per month to her HSA, which

There are 3 ways to pay with your HSA:

First, you can use your Optum Bank Health Savings Account Debit MasterCard. Your card will arrive seven to ten business days after your account has been opened. The debit card is one of the easiest ways to access your funds and can be used anywhere that accepts MasterCard. This includes qualified medical expenses incurred at the dentist, chiropractor, orthodontist, and the pharmacy. If you need another debit card for a spouse or child, you can request additional debit cards by logging into your account at OptumBank.com. If your card is ever lost or stolen, call Optum Bank toll‐free to get a new card free of charge.

Online bill payment is another option for paying with an HSA. After logging into your account at OptumBank.com or myuhc.com, you can send payments directly to your health care providers, pharmacy, or other payees. Additionally, you can set up recurring paymentsfor expenses through this online feature.

You can also choose to pay for qualified medical expenses out‐of‐pocket, and reimburse yourself at a later date. Reimbursements can be done by accessing your account online and requesting an ACH or check disbursement. If your HSA offers ATM access, you can use your Debit MasterCard at any ATM that displays the MasterCard acceptance mark to get cash to reimburse yourself. Keep in mind that ATM fees may apply.

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Page 12: Making the Most used for PDF · 2021. 1. 3. · into your HSA up to the contribution limit, is federal income tax free. Meet Heather, she contributes $150 per month to her HSA, which

Similar to other bank accounts, it's important to designate a beneficiary to direct where your funds go in the event of your death. If no beneficiary is designated, the HSA will go to your spouse, if you have one, otherwise, your money becomes part of your estate and may not be immediately available for qualified family medical expenses. It may also be subject to taxation. It is important to keep your beneficiary information up‐to‐date. 

Log in to your account at OptumBank.com, click “Manage your Profile” under the Self Service section, and click “Beneficiary Designation” to fill out the online form. You can also download the Beneficiary Designation form and follow the instructions to mail it in.

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Page 13: Making the Most used for PDF · 2021. 1. 3. · into your HSA up to the contribution limit, is federal income tax free. Meet Heather, she contributes $150 per month to her HSA, which

The 9th step is to manage your account frequently, similar to other bank accounts you may have. After all, an HSA is a bank account for your health care expenses. Utilize the numerous online features by logging in to your account at OptumBank.com. Here, you have the ability to pay bills, make deposits, reimbursement yourself, and manage investments. OptumBank.com also has a variety of tools and resources to help you plan and save for health care, including HSA Calculators, receipt vault, and a contribution tracker. Remember to periodically check your statements and account activity to ensure fraudulent activity hasn’t occurred. Contact Optum Bank if any questions should arise.

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Page 14: Making the Most used for PDF · 2021. 1. 3. · into your HSA up to the contribution limit, is federal income tax free. Meet Heather, she contributes $150 per month to her HSA, which

The final step when owning an HSA is to continually grow your savings. When it comes to saving money, it’s important to start early, make regular deposits and set a goal for every year. Not only will your deposits grow, but your tax savings will too. Every dollar you put into your HSA up to the contribution limit, is federal income tax free.

Meet Heather, she contributes $150 per month to her HSA, which adds up to $1,800 in annual contributions. Heather decides to pay for all of her medical expenses out‐of‐pocket.  After five years, she will have $9,000 saved in her HSA. After twenty‐five years, her savings will have grown to $45,000. These funds she has saved can be used to pay for qualified medical expenses both now and in retirement.

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Page 15: Making the Most used for PDF · 2021. 1. 3. · into your HSA up to the contribution limit, is federal income tax free. Meet Heather, she contributes $150 per month to her HSA, which

Did you know that health care expenses are one of peoples’ Number 1 financial worries for retirement? They might be yours, too.

Estimating health care costs – whether its for tomorrow, five years from now or in retirement - remains somewhat of a mystery for both individuals and their financial advisors. Many people plan using publicized averages, but few know what their individual costs could be, based on their own health.

Even fewer are likely to know how making choices to live a healthier life today may decrease their costs in the future.

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Page 16: Making the Most used for PDF · 2021. 1. 3. · into your HSA up to the contribution limit, is federal income tax free. Meet Heather, she contributes $150 per month to her HSA, which

Using the Health Savings Checkup from Optum you can see how specific conditions will affect your health care costs in retirement.

You simply take a few minutes to answer some basic questions about yourself, your retirement goals, health and finances.

Then, you get a snapshot of your potential retirement health care costs, based on what you reported about your health.

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Page 17: Making the Most used for PDF · 2021. 1. 3. · into your HSA up to the contribution limit, is federal income tax free. Meet Heather, she contributes $150 per month to her HSA, which

After taking the Health Savings Check‐up, you’ll get a personalized action plan with suggestions to help live a healthier lifestyle, lower your future health care costs and maximize your health savings. 

The Health Savings Check‐up provides an estimate of your medical expenses during retirement, how much of these expenses Medicare will cover, and the resulting balance that you will need to provide to make up the difference.

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Page 18: Making the Most used for PDF · 2021. 1. 3. · into your HSA up to the contribution limit, is federal income tax free. Meet Heather, she contributes $150 per month to her HSA, which

If you have a UnitedHealthcare HSA qualifying high‐deductible health plan, you can find the Health Savings Checkup by logging into myuhc.com.  Look for the check up icon. 

If you have an HSA with Optum Bank, you can always find the tool by logging into your account at OptumBank.com. 

If you’re not currently enrolled in an HSA, you can view a version of the tool at HealthSavingsCheckup.com.

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Page 19: Making the Most used for PDF · 2021. 1. 3. · into your HSA up to the contribution limit, is federal income tax free. Meet Heather, she contributes $150 per month to her HSA, which

As a recap, there are ten important steps when owning an HSA. These steps including opening your account, accessing your account online, contributing to your HSA, using your HSA to pay for qualified medical expenses and managing your account with the help of the many tools available at OptumBank.com.

Each of these steps help you make the most of your HSA.

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Page 20: Making the Most used for PDF · 2021. 1. 3. · into your HSA up to the contribution limit, is federal income tax free. Meet Heather, she contributes $150 per month to her HSA, which

If you have questions that come up later, visit OptumBank.com. 

The website contains lots of easy‐to‐use information, frequently asked questions, and tools to help you better understand your HSA. Or, you can talk to your benefits representative.

Thank you again for attending our webinar, Making the Most of your HSA. We hope you have a great day. 

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