Definition: Health care FSAs and HSAs let you save money for out-of-pocket medical expenses (basically the things your insurance doesn’t cover). Think of them as tax-free savings accounts for your well-being. FSA: Flexible spending account / HSA: Health savings account
Key Takeaway: HSAs have higher contribution limits, let you roll over unused money from year to year, and are more flexible, but also require that you have a high-deductible health insurance policy to make contributions.
Fun Fact: An estimated $400 million in FSA funds are forfeited each year because people forget to spend them or don’t know what’s eligible.
Watch the video below for another look at this concept.
HSA vs FSA (RPD)