HSA News for November 3, 2025
HSA news is compiled weekly by Mr. HSA, Roy Ramthun.
News from Washington
Speaker Johnson Says GOP Working on Republican Health Care Plan Amid Shutdown
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) said House Republicans are working to compile health care plan as the government shutdown nears the one-month mark. Republicans have brought up ideas like expanding HSAs and flaunted a provision on cost-sharing reduction reimbursements in the House version of budget bill which was dropped by the Senate.
Trump Administration Targets Excepted Benefits for Fertility Coverage
On October 16, 2025, President Trump announced three new actions to expand access to fertility care. In addition, the Departments of Labor, Treasury and Health & Human Services issued new FAQs to affirm that employers can use excepted benefits to cover fertility services. The guidance also clarifies that employees who are enrolled in such a policy alongside an HDHP would still be eligible to contribute to an HSA.
Compliance Corner
Does Access to or Utilization of Onsite Discounted Services Disqualify You From an HSA?
I can receive free medical care at work, because either my company has an onsite clinic or I work for a medical provider. Do I lose my HSA eligibility if I receive this care? It depends. If the care falls within the definition of select preventive services, you do not lose your eligibility to open and fund your HSA. Otherwise, you might not be eligible.
8 Unexpected Wellness Devices Your HSA or FSA Might Cover
You might associate an HSA or FSA with paying for medications and doctor visits, but nowadays they can cover a wide range of wellness technology. When searching for wellness products that HSAs and FSAs might cover, we found several surprising items. However, it's essential to note that certain products may only be eligible for coverage based on medical necessity, for which a doctor's note is required.
Industry News
MaxHSA Launches Nationwide, Gamifying Health Savings Account Contributions for Millions of Account Holders
MaxHSA is a new online platform dedicated to helping consumers get the most value from HSAs. MaxHSA is the first gamified loyalty program that provides tools, resources, and advisory support to help consumers generate contributions to transform their HSA from an underutilized tax-advantaged account into a powerful asset for both health and retirement planning.
Best Practices
3 Free HSA Tools to Use During and Beyond Open Enrollment
Educating employees about their benefit offerings can radically improve engagement, and new free resources from can help benefit managers maximize the impact of their tax-free HSAs and FSAs. Rather than create resources from scratch, benefit leaders can tap into those that already exist. Read on to access these tools.
HSAs & Retirement
This Often-Forgotten Account Can Grow Tax-Free, Allows Some Withdrawals Tax-Free, and Avoids RMDs
What if I told you that you might be able to make use of a financial account that helped you pay for healthcare expenses, helped you avoid some taxes, let you withdraw certain funds on a tax-free basis, and didn't even mandate required minimum distributions? It might sound too good to be true, but such an account exists. Meet the HSA.
This Investing Move Is the ‘Holy Grail of Retirement Planning,’ Advisor Says
While most workers spend their HSA money on yearly out-of-pocket health expenses, a small percentage invests the balance, which can grow tax-free for future medical costs. With the right plan and enough time for the balance to grow, a six-figure HSA is attainable. When coupled with other Roth and after-tax retirement funds, this is the holy grail of retirement planning.
Maximizing Your HSA
What You Need to Know About HSAs
An HSA is a tax-advantaged account that lets you save and pay for qualified medical expenses. There are two sides to an HSA. One side is a spending account. The other side is an investing account. Similar to other investing accounts like IRAS or 401(k)s, you put money in and then you can invest those funds to use down the line.
6 Smart Strategies for Maximizing HSA Benefits Exponentially
HSA function as financial instruments that allow patients to create long-term financial plans when appropriately applied. People often fail to recognize the full benefits of their HSA because they overlook tax advantages, investment potential, and retirement savings opportunities. Six smart strategies exist to maximize your HSA value and create a financial asset from your account.
20 Surprising Things You Didn't Know Were HSA/FSA-Eligible
HSAs and FSAs provide tax-free withdrawals as long as they're used for qualified medical expenses. There's no shortage of expenses eligible for purchase using your HSA or FSA. While some are fairly obvious, such as doctor's visits, prescriptions, or dental cleanings, others may be more surprising. Here are 20 that you may not have known about.
Consumer-Driven Health Care
Health Insurance Premiums Are Soaring. How to Tell if Switching to a High Deductible Plan During Open Enrollment Is Best for You.
Open enrollment begins November 1. Many Americans may turn to high-deductible health plans this year. These plans can seem like an attractive option for shoppers looking to lower their monthly premium payments and possibly open an HSA. But experts say consumers should consider their health status and cash savings before making the switch.
Buying a Non-Group Medical Plan? Here's Your Guide to Choosing the Right Coverage.
It's enrollment season for non-group buyers. Within the pool of non-group buyers, there are four distinct subpopulations whose resources, needs, and strategies differ. Here is a guide to how each group of buyers should evaluate its options with respect to Health Savings Accounts.