ComplianceTax & AccountingMay 16, 2025

Health Savings Accounts: 2026 cost-of-living adjustments

By: Michael Schiller

Earlier in May, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released Revenue Procedure 2025-19 announcing cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) applicable to Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) for 2026.

After application of the COLA rules, the contribution limits applicable to individuals who have self only or family HSA-eligible high-deductible health plan (HDHP) coverage will increase for 2026. Additionally, an increase in the minimum deductible amount and maximum out-of-pocket expense limits that are factors in determining whether a health plan is an HDHP will increase.

The following tables indicate the HSA regular contribution limits for 2026 and 2025:

HSA regular contribution limits for 2026
HDHP coverage Standard limit Catch-up contribution Contribution limit if age 55 or older
Self-only $4,400 $1,000 $5,400
Family $8,750 $9,750
HSA regular contribution limits for 2025
HDHP coverage Standard limit Catch-up contribution Contribution limit if age 55 or older
Self-only $4,300 $1,000 $5,300
Family $8,550 $9,550

The following tables indicate the HDHP minimum deductible and maximum out of pocket expense amounts for 2026 and 2025:

HDHP requirements for 2026
HDHP coverage Minimum deductible Out-of-pocket expense limit
Self-only $1,700 $8,500
Family $3,400 $17,000
HDHP requirements for 2025
HDHP coverage Minimum deductible Out-of-pocket expense limit
Self-only $1,650 $8,300
Family $3,300 $16,600
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Mike Schiller
Michael Schiller
Manager, Specialized Consulting, Tax Advantaged Accounts
With nearly 30 years of experience, Mike has worked closely with hundreds of financial organizations to help them create, implement, and maintain their tax-advantaged accounts program.

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