Can you contribute to an HSA if you're on Medicare?

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Can you contribute to an HSA if you're on Medicare?

You can’t contribute to an HSA once you’re enrolled in Medicare. HSAs are available only to people who are not enrolled in Medicare, so parts of Medicare taken on you after eligibility disqualify new contributions. The money already in your HSA stays yours and can be used tax-free for qualified medical expenses. There are some fine points around timing (for example, contributions around the month you turn 65), but the overarching rule is clear: Medicare enrollment stops new HSA contributions.

You can’t contribute to an HSA once you’re enrolled in Medicare. HSAs are available only to people who are not enrolled in Medicare, so parts of Medicare taken on you after eligibility disqualify new contributions. The money already in your HSA stays yours and can be used tax-free for qualified medical expenses. There are some fine points around timing (for example, contributions around the month you turn 65), but the overarching rule is clear: Medicare enrollment stops new HSA contributions.

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