Yes. Based on requirements set by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Section 125 Cafeteria, flexible spending accounts cannot discriminate in favor of highly compensated or key employees. To ensure that employers are in compliance with these rules, non-discrimination testing is required annually.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released the 2020 inflation-adjusted amounts for Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). Contribution limits, minimum deductibles, and the maximum for out-of-pocket expenses all go up next calendar year.
2020 HSA Contribution Limits
Starting January 1, 2020, annual maximum contribution levels will rise for both individual and family coverage. Account holders with individual coverage will be able to contribute $3,550, a $50 increase from 2019. Those with family coverage may contribute up to $7,100, a $100 increase from 2019.
Minimum Deductible for HDHPs
The IRS also raised the minimum deductible for qualified high deductible health plans (HDHPs). In 2020, the individual coverage minimum deductible is $1,400, up $50; the family coverage minimum deductible goes up to $2,800, a $100 increase.
Maximum for Out-of-Pocket Expenses
The maximum limit for out-of-pocket expenses is going up in 2020, as well. Those with individual coverage will have a $6,900 limit, a $150 increase. Account holders with family coverage see a $300 increase to $13,800.
Catch Up Contributions
The 2020 catch up contribution limit remains the same, at $1,000, for those 55 years of age and older.
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