HDHP, HSA & Excepted Benefit HRA Thresholds for 2027
June 2026
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 updated contribution limits for excepted benefit health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs) for 2027. The updated annual dollar amounts are listed below.
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 Deductible | HDHP Maximum OOP | HSA Contribution Limit |
| 2026 | Single – $1,700 | Single – $8,500 | Single – $4,400 |
| | Family – $3,400 | Family – $17,000 | Family – $8,750 |
| 2027 | Single – $1,750 | Single – $8,700 | Single – $4,500 |
| | Family – $3,500 | Family – $17,400 | Family – $9,000 |
2027 Excepted HRA Contribution Limits:
- For plan years beginning in 2027, the maximum amount that may be made newly available for the plan year for an excepted benefit HRA is $2,250.
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