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posted Jun 4, 2019 2:03:32 PM

I had Medicare in 2018 but did not use it since I had an HDHP thru my employer for med/dental/vision. Prior to 4/15/19, can I contribute 2018 tax-free to my HSA?

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Expert Alumni
Jun 4, 2019 2:03:33 PM

If you are enrolled in Medicare (even if you did not use it), you cannot contribute to a HSA.

Please read this document for more information:

https://www.medicareinteractive.org/get-answers/coordinating-medicare-with-other-types-of-insurance/job-based-insurance-and-medicare/health-savings-accounts-hsas-and-medicare

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Expert Alumni
Jun 4, 2019 2:03:33 PM

If you are enrolled in Medicare (even if you did not use it), you cannot contribute to a HSA.

Please read this document for more information:

https://www.medicareinteractive.org/get-answers/coordinating-medicare-with-other-types-of-insurance/job-based-insurance-and-medicare/health-savings-accounts-hsas-and-medicare