The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced the inflation-adjusted 2025 minimum deductibles, out-of-pocket (OOP) maximums, and contribution limits for heath savings accounts (HSAs) and qualified high deductible health plans (HDHPs). These changes are effective on the employers’ benefit plan year beginning Jan. 1, 2025, or later.
Minimum deductible:
- $1,650 for self-only coverage ($50 increase from 2024)
- $3,300 for family coverage ($100 increase from 2024)
- $3,300 for embedded individual deductible ($100 increase from 2024)
OOP maximum:
- $8,300 for self-only coverage ($250 increase from 2024)
- $16,600 for family coverage ($500 increase from 2024)
Important: Be aware of the intersection of HSA and Affordable Care Act (ACA) rules. The 2025 ACA maximum is $9,200 for individual coverage (versus $9,450 in 2024)
HSA contribution limits:
- $4,300 for self-only coverage, an increase of $150 from 2024
- $8,550 for family coverage, an increase of $250 from 2024
The annual “catch-up” contribution amount for individuals ages 55 or older remains $1,000
