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Under section 223, the amount of the maximum HSA contribution deduction in the year
an individual reaches age 65 is prorated based on the number of months that the
individual is an eligible individual. In particular, the maximum contribution is based on
the number of months that the person in not enrolled in Medicare.

 

 

so if you enroll in medicare effective in September   you could make and HSA contribution including catch up amount for 8 months  (8/12 of the maximum for the year)  

 

 

 

the rules are  somewhat different if you are married and have family coverage 

them the maximum for family coverage need s to be prorate IRS INFO 2016-0014

 

if married and each has separate coverage.    the maximum is computed separately for each.  so if one was covered by medicare but not the other, the one not covered by medicare could make the maximum contribution while the one covered would be limited.  

 

as explained any excess including earnings thereon not withdrawn by the due date of the return including extensions is subject to a 6% penalty each year not withdrawn.