Distributions

Distribution Details:

  • Tax-free distributions for:
    • Qualified medical expenses
    • Long-term care insurance and services
    • COBRA coverage
    • Medicare expenses (not Medigap)
    • Retiree health expenses for ages 65 and older
       
  • Upon the account holder's death, the assets in the HSA become the property of their named beneficiary.
    • If there is no beneficiary named, the assets go to the account holder's estate.
    • If the beneficiary is a spouse, the HSA may be treated as their own account.
    • If the beneficiary is a non-spouse, the HSA must be treated as ordinary income for taxation purposes.