July 2008
CDHP: Did You Know…

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued Revenue Procedure 2008-29, which contains the inflation adjusted amounts for the minimum annual deductibles, maximum annual out-of-pocket expenditure limits and annual contribution limits for 2009 health savings accounts (HSAs). The IRS Revenue Procedure was published on June 2, 2008 in Internal Revenue Bulletin 2008-22.

Below are the 2008 and the new 2009 adjusted IRS HSA minimum and maximum amounts.

Tax Year
 20082009
Minimum Annual Deductible (Self-only Coverage)$1,100$1,150
Minimum Annual Deductible (Family Coverage)$2,200$2,300
Annual Out-of-Pocket Limits (Self-only Coverage)$5,600$5,800
Annual Out-of-Pocket Limits (Family Coverage)$11,200$11,600
Annual Contribution Amount (Self-only Coverage)$2,900$3,000
Annual Contribution Amount (Family Coverage)$5,800$5,950
Catch up contribution for individuals 55 years and older$900$1,000

NOTE: BCBSF offers only the high-deductible health plan to be used in conjunction with the Health Savings Account (HSA). For more information on the tax advantages and implications of an HSA, contact your legal or tax advisor.

For questions about programs, products or services, please contact our Agent Service Center
at 800-267-3156, or your local Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida sales representative.

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