Key Differences Between a FSA and a HSA

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Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Must be enrolled in a High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)

Cannot be enrolled in a High-Deductible

Health Plan (HDHP)

Funds roll over from year to year

Funds must be used by year-end or they are forfeited

Account is owned by the individual; funds remain yours even if you change jobs

Account is owned by the employer; funds do not follow you if you change jobs

Contribution amounts can be adjusted anytime within the annual maximum

Contribution amount is locked in at enrollment and can not be changed.

You must be on a Nourish medical plan (HDHP)

You do not need to be on the Nourish health plan