2027 HSA & High-Deductible Plan (HDHP) Information

Compliance, Employee Benefits

On May 29, 2026, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued the limits for 2027 on Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and the associated high deductible health plans (HDHPs) in Revenue Procedure 2026-24

Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & HDHPs — 2027 IRS Limits
Limit Type Single / Individual Family
Minimum HDHP Deductible $1,750 $3,500
Maximum HSA Contributions $4,500 $9,000
Out-of-Pocket Maximum $8,700 $17,400

The aggregate monthly fees for a direct primary care service arrangement (DPCSA) to be HSA compatible remain at $150 for individual coverage and $300 for family coverage in 2027. More on DPCSAs is available here.

Reminder: The Affordable Care Act (ACA) out of pocket limits differ from the IRS out-of-pocket limits for HSA qualified HDHPs.

Affordable Care Act (ACA) — Out-of-Pocket Maximums 2027
Limit Type Single / Individual Family
Out-of-Pocket Maximum $12,000 $24,000
Important for employers offering HSAs: Plans must apply the annual individual out-of-pocket maximum for each individual in a family plan. Employers offering HSAs must satisfy the lower IRS OOP maximums — not these higher ACA limits.

With the ACA limits, plans must apply the annual individual out-of-pocket (OOP) maximum for each individual in a family plan.  Employers offering HSAs, however, must make sure they satisfy the lower OOP maximums and not these higher ACA limits.

The information provided is a summary of laws and regulations relating to employee benefit plan compliance. This information should not be construed as legal advice. In all cases, employers should consult with their own legal counsel.