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Generally, using funds in a Health Savings Account (HSA) to pay for health and dental insurance is not a qualified medical expense.  Therefore, if you did use the HSA for that purpose, you would be subject to income tax and an additional 20% tax on that amount of the distribution from the HSA because it is not a qualified use of the funds.

 

See the following information from IRS Publication 969 to learn more:

 

HSA to pay insurance premiums

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