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View the HSA, FSA, HRA, MSA comparison chart.

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Comparison Chart:
HSA, FSA, HRA, MSA

Chart information courtesy of the Association of Health Insurance Advisors

HSA: Health Reimbursement Account
FSA: Flexible Savings Account
HRA: Health Reimbursement Account
MSA: Medical Savings Account

 
HSA
FSA
HRA
MSA
Eligibility
Small Employers
Yes
Yes
Yes
50 or fewer employees
Large Employers
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Self Employed
Yes
No
No

Yes

Requirements
 
HSA
FSA
HRA
MSA
Plan Document
No
Yes
Yes
No
High-Deductible Insurance Required
Yes
No
No
Yes
Annual IRS-DOL Form 5500
No
Yes
Yes
No
COBRA Applies
No
Yes
Yes
No
HIPAA Certification
No
Generally No
Yes
No
Account retained by employee upon termination of employment
Yes
No
No, but terminated employees may be covered by plan
Yes
Contributions
 
HSA
FSA
HRA
MSA
Employer Contributions
Optional
Optional
Required
Optional
Employee Contributions
Optional
Optional
No
Optional
Employee Tax
Contributions are tax-free
Contributions are tax-free
Claim reimbursements are tax-free
Contributions deductible on IRS Form 1040
Account prefunded by Employer
No
Yes
No
No
Permitted Uses
 
HSA
FSA
HRA
MSA
Roll Unused Dollars to Next Year
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Reimburse IRC Section 213 (d) Medical Expenses
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Long-term Care Premiums Paid From Account
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Convert to Taxable Income
Yes
No
No
Yes
 
HSA
FSA
HRA
MSA


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