11/19/2016

IRS Updates Healthcare Flexible Spending Account Limit for 2017

The IRS has released cost of living adjustments for annual maximums for 2017. Included in the limit updates is the limit for Healthcare Flexible Spending Accounts (Health FSAs) for 2017.

The Health FSA limit has been increased to $2,600 for 2017. The increase also applies to Limited FSAs. This is a $50 increase from the previous limit of $2,550.

The limit for Qualified Transit and Parking (QTP) plans remains the same for 2017. The monthly maximum for transit will remain $255 per month.  The monthly limit for parking will remain $255 per month.

The 2017 Health Savings Account (HSA) limits are as follows:

High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) Minimum Deductible:

• Single – $1,300
• Family – $2,600

HDHP Maximum Out-of-Pocket:

• Single – $6,550
• Family – $13,100

HSA Maximum Contribution Limit

• Single – $3,400
• Family – $6,750

Catch Up Contribution (for account holders age 55 and older) – $1,000

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