New Census Survey Shows Continued Growth in HSA Enrollment
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Nearly 17.4 million Americans are covered by Health Savings Account (HSA)-eligible insurance plans, an increase of nearly 12 percent since 2013, according to a new census released today by
Since
"HSA plans are increasingly becoming an important and valuable coverage option for consumers and employers," AHIP President and CEO
AHIP, in partnership with the
Key findings from the AHIP Health Savings Account census include:
* The number of enrollees with HSA/HDHPs rose to nearly 17.4 million in
* Most enrollment gains in the HSA/HDHP market in 2014 were in the large group market. The share of HSA/HDHP lives enrolled in large group plans jumped from 59 percent in
* The gender distribution of people covered by an HSA/HDHP as of
* Fifty-two (52) percent of all HSA/HDHP enrollees in the individual market (including dependents covered under family plans) were age 40 or over; 48 percent were under age 40.
* States with the highest levels of HSA/HDHP enrollment were:
* Monthly premiums were reported for all markets (individual, small-group, and large-group). Nationally, the monthly average premiums were
Consumer Decision-Support Tools for HSA Enrollees
The census also found that the vast majority of individuals enrolled in an HSA plan have access to a variety of tools and resources, including information for selecting appropriate providers and hospitals, to help make more informed health care decisions for themselves and their family members.
To learn more about the value of HSA plans, visit the
To view the full HSA census, click here. (http://www.ahip.org/2014/HSA-Census-Report/)
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