2021 HSA contribution limits

Maximum annual contributions for eligible self-only and family HSA coverage.

Official

Primary reference value

$3,600
HSA contribution limits for 2021
ParameterAmount
Self-only coverage$3,600
Family coverage$7,200
Age catch-up$1,000
Announced
Not recorded; see primary document
Effective
2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31
Next usual release
May

Who this applies to.

Employer contributions count toward the limit. A separate $1,000 catch-up starts at age 55. Partial-year eligibility, Medicare and the last-month rule can change the limit.

Published by IRS. The table uses tax year dates. Check the source for eligibility, elections and exceptions.

Use the 2021 number.

Assumes full-year eligibility and that your plan permits catch-ups. IRA compensation limits apply. HSA includes employer contributions and excludes Medicare enrollment. Special 403(b) service and 457 final-three-year catch-ups are not modeled. Roth catch-up treatment affects tax treatment, not the total limit. SEP uses 25% of employee compensation; self-employed SEP needs its separate net-earnings worksheet.

HSA contribution limits history.

HSA contribution limits reference value by year; equivalent values are in the history table2021202220232024202520262027$4.8k$4.3k$3.8k$3.4k
HSA contribution limits history
YearReference valueChangeStatus
2021$3,600—Official
2022$3,650+$50Official
2023$3,850+$200Official
2024$4,150+$300Official
2025$4,300+$150Official
2026$4,400+$100Official
2027$4,500+$100Official

History compares the primary reference value; use each year’s full table for other filing statuses, regions or limits.

Questions about hsa contribution limits.

What is the 2021 hsa contribution limits?

The sourced table above shows the 2021 values. Its status is official. The primary reference is $3,600; other statuses or categories may differ.

When will the next number be announced?

The usual publication window is May. This is a typical schedule, not a promised date. The calendar distinguishes published values from pending releases.

Is this official or projected?

The displayed 2021 record is official. Official means a primary agency document or statute supports the value. A projection states its formula, inflation data and assumptions and changes when an official source becomes available.

How does it compare with last year?

Use the history and prior-year page for verified comparisons. Each table should be compared using the same filing status, region and effective period.

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