Compare the HSA and the FSA

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FeaturesHealth Care FSAHSALimited Purpose FSA
Medical Plan Compatibility1,000 deductible or an eligible, non-Equifax medical plan2,000 deductible 
3,000 deductible 
4,000 deductible
2,000 deductible 
3,000 deductible 
4,000 deductible
2020 Contribution Limit$2,750$3,550 for individuals, $7,100 for families$2,750
2021 Contribution Limit$2,750$3600 for individual coverage; or $7200 for families.$2,750
Catch-up ContributionsNoIf you are age 55 or older, you may contribute an additional $1,000No
Deadline to Request Reimbursement of FundsMarch 31 of the following yearNone; funds are yours forever, even if you leave EquifaxMarch 31 of the following year
Tax AdvantagesContributions reduce your tax liability, stretching your healthcare dollarsContributions reduce your tax liability, stretching your healthcare dollarsContributions reduce your tax liability, stretching your healthcare dollars
Investment OptionsNoneOnce your account balance reaches $1,000 you may move any balance above that amount into mutual funds and direct your investment strategyNone
Spending Account CompatibilityCannot be used with an HSACan be used with a Limited Purpose FSACannot be used with an HSA