2027 HDHP/HSA & Excepted Benefit HRA Thresholds

The IRS released the 2027 high-deductible health plan (HDHP) requirements and health savings account (HSA) annual contribution limits in IRS Rev. Proc. 2026-24. The same document also sets forth 2027 contribution limits for excepted benefit health reimbursement arrangements (EBHRAs).

2027 Qualifying HDHP Coverage:
  • Minimum Deductible – Self-only (single) = $1,750; other than self-only (family) = $3,500
  • OOP Maximum – Self-only (single) = $8,700; other than self-only (family) = $17,400
2027 HSA Annual Contribution Limits*:
  • Self-only (single) HDHP coverage = $4,500
  • Other than self-only (family) HDHP coverage = $9,000

*Catch-up contributions – HSA-eligible individuals who have reached age 55 by the end of the taxable year can make an extra annual $1,000 catch-up contribution.

HDHP Minimum DeductibleHDHP Maximum OOPHSA Contribution Limit
2026Single – $1,700Single – $8,500Single – $4,400
Family – $3,400Family – $17,000Family – $8,750
2027Single – $1,750Single – $8,700Single – $4,500
Family – $3,500Family – $17,400Family – $9,000
2027 Excepted Benefit HRA (EBHRA) Contribution Limits:

For plan years beginning in 2027, the maximum amount that may be made newly available for the plan year for an EBHRA is $2,250.

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