Thank you for solving the second part of my question: Getting beyond the turbotax error on line 1 of form 8889. That worked, after also checking the 12 "None" boxes on Line 3 Smart Worksheet.
The first part of your answer I did not really understand: "go back under HDHP coverage and then treat the 194 as a personal contribution, so that it will be used up in that year"
I will try request that the custodian of my HSA account to distribute at least $194 - I should have qualified medical expenses - for 2024
Ed
