Deductions & credits


@Opus 17 wrote:

because it has certain other benefits instead that disqualify it.


Interesting point.  But that means that the OP needs to check if his/her HDHP qualifies for an HSA.  If it does, it would be unusual that the employer does not offer an HSA.  If it does not qualify, then the OP can't be contributing to an HSA at all.