IRS Announces 2024 Limits for Health Savings Accounts, High-Deductible Health Plans and Excepted Benefit HRAs

May 17, 2023 - McDermott Will & Emery
Jacob M. Mattinson, Sarah G. Raaii

Recently, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced (See Revenue Procedure 2023-23) cost-of-living adjustments to the applicable dollar limits for health savings accounts (HSAs), high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) and excepted benefit health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs) for 2024. All of the dollar limits currently in effect for 2023 will change for 2024, with the exception of one limit. The HSA catch-up contribution for individuals ages 55 and older will not change as it is not subject to cost-of-living adjustments.

The table below compares the applicable dollar limits for HSAs, HDHPs and excepted benefit HRAs for 2023 and 2024.

HEALTH AND WELFARE PLAN LIMITS 2023 Δ 2024
HDHP ・Maximum annual out-of-pocket limit (excluding premiums)
Self-only coverage $7,500 $8,050
Family coverage $15,000 $16,100
HDHP ・Minimum annual deductible
Self-only coverage $1,500 $1,600
Family coverage $3,000 $3,200
HSA ・Annual contribution limit
Self-only coverage $3,850 $4,150
Family coverage $7,750 $8,300
Catch-up contributions (ages 55 and older) $1,000 = $1,000
Excepted Benefit HRA
Annual contribution limit $1,950 $2,100

NEXT STEPS

Plan sponsors should update payroll and plan administration systems for the 2024 cost-of-living adjustments and incorporate the new limits in relevant participant communications, such as open enrollment and communication materials, plan documents and summary plan descriptions.

For further information about applying the new HSA, HDHP and excepted benefit HRA plan limits for 2024, please contact your regular McDermott lawyer or one of the authors below.