Who Can Contribute

Anyone can contribute to your HSA: you, your employer, family and friends.

Your Contributions
Contributions you make to your HSA are tax deductible as long as you don't exceed the annual contribution limit. To take advantage of the tax benefits, you can:

  • Have contributions automatically deducted from your paycheck if your employer offers payroll deductions.
  • Make deposits on your own.

Your Employer's Contributions
If your employer contributes to your HSA, the funds are yours as soon as they are deposited - even if you change jobs or are laid off. Keep a couple of key things in mind:

  • The contributions your employer makes do not count toward your gross income.
  • Your employers' contributions count toward your annual contribution limit.
  • Your employer determines how much and how often they contribute to your HSA.

Contributions from Others
Friends, family or really anyone else can contribute to your HSA by writing a check payable to you. These contributions do count toward your annual contribution limit.

To submit a contribution from another person, send the check with the Contribution/Deposit form (PDF).


Health savings accounts (HSAs) are individual accounts offered by Optum BankSM, Member FDIC, and are subject to eligibility and restrictions, including but not limited to restrictions on distributions for qualified medical expenses set forth in section 213(d) of the Internal Revenue Code. State taxes may apply. This communication is not intended as legal or tax advice. Please contact a competent legal or tax professional for personal advice on eligibility, tax treatment, and restrictions. Federal and state laws and regulations are subject to change.