The IRS has announced an increase to the health savings account (HSA) contribution limits for both single coverage and family coverage for 2019, along with changes to the out-of-pocket expenses for HSA-qualifying high deductible health plans (HDHPs).

Here's what benefits brokers and their clients should know:

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2019 HSA contribution limit changes

The 2019 HSA contribution level maximum will be $3,500 for individual coverage, and $7,000 for family coverage. The new limits increase the pre-tax amounts individuals and families may contribute to their HSA over 2018 limits by $50 and $100, respectively.

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