GITNUXREPORT 2026

Health Savings Account Industry Statistics

The HSA industry is experiencing rapid growth in accounts, assets, and market value.

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Key Statistics

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In 2023, 28% of U.S. adults aged 18-64 had an HSA, up from 24% in 2022.

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45% of HSA holders were enrolled in HDHPs through employers in 2023.

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Female participation in HSAs reached 52% of total accounts in 2023.

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19 million individuals with family HDHP coverage had HSAs in 2023.

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Gen X held 42% of all HSA accounts, totaling 15.2 million in 2023.

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62% of HSA account holders were employed full-time in 2023.

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Self-employed individuals represented 8% of HSA holders, 2.9 million accounts.

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Average age of HSA holder was 45 years in 2023.

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35% of large employer (500+ workers) employees had HSAs in 2023.

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Hispanic Americans held 12% of HSAs, 4.3 million accounts in 2023.

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71% of HSA families had at least one account holder contributing in 2023.

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Boomers accounted for 22% of new HSA openings, 460,000 accounts in 2023.

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55% of HSA holders were married or in a domestic partnership in 2023.

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Small business employees (under 50 workers) HSA adoption was 22% in 2023.

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14% of HSA holders were retirees or over 65 in 2023.

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Urban residents held 68% of all HSAs, 24.6 million accounts.

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Average household income of HSA holders was $92,400 in 2023.

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African American HSA participation rose to 9% of total, 3.3 million.

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48% of HSA holders had college degrees or higher in 2023.

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Average annual HSA contributions per account holder were $1,412 in 2023.

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Total employee contributions to HSAs reached $23.6 billion in 2023.

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Employer contributions averaged $578 per account holder in 2023.

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78% of HSA holders made contributions in 2023, totaling $28.1 billion from individuals.

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Average year-end balance for HSAs was $3,530, with invested accounts at $12,100.

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Catch-up contributions (age 55+) totaled $2.4 billion in 2023.

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42% of HSAs had balances over $5,000 at year-end 2023.

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Median HSA balance was $2,100 for individual coverage accounts in 2023.

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Total rollover contributions amounted to $15.7 billion in 2023.

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HSAs with balances grew to 75% of total accounts in 2023.

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Average employer contribution for family coverage was $1,284 in 2023.

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65% of contributions were made pre-tax via payroll in 2023.

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High-balance HSAs (>$50k) averaged $112,300 per account in 2023.

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Total contributions increased 11% from 2022 to 2023, reaching $51.2B.

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29% of account holders maxed out individual contribution limits ($3,850) in 2023.

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Average balance for millennial HSAs was $1,890 in 2023.

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55% of HSAs received employer contributions in 2023.

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Year-end median balance across all HSAs was $1,820 in 2023.

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HSA market expected to grow at 13.2% CAGR to $52.3B by 2030.

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By 2025, invested HSA assets projected to reach $75 billion.

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HDHP enrollment forecasted to hit 45% of covered workers by 2026.

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Robo-advisors expected to manage 15% of HSA investments by 2027.

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Contribution limits projected to rise to $4,200 individual by 2025.

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50 million HSA accounts anticipated by end of 2027.

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ESG investing in HSAs expected to grow 25% annually through 2030.

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Mobile app usage for HSAs projected to reach 80% by 2026.

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Total HSA assets forecasted at $200 billion by 2028.

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Employer contribution rates expected to increase 7% annually to 2027.

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Gig economy workers' HSA adoption projected to triple by 2030.

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AI-driven HSA investment tools to capture 20% market share by 2028.

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Medicare-eligible HSA usage for premiums to rise 40% by 2030.

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Crypto investment options in HSAs expected by 2026 from major providers.

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HSA-linked debit card transactions projected to grow 18% yearly.

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Female-led HSA growth forecasted at 9% annually through 2030.

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Regulatory changes may allow HSA use for LTC insurance by 2025.

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60% of HSAs expected to be invested by 2030.

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Small employer HSA mandates proposed, boosting participation 15%.

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HSA balances per capita projected to $6,500 by 2030.

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In 2023, the total number of Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) reached 36.2 million, marking a 5.5% increase from 2022.

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HSA assets under management grew to $127.7 billion in 2023, up 14.2% year-over-year.

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The HSA market size was valued at $28.4 billion in 2022 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 12.5% through 2030.

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Number of high-balance HSAs (over $50,000) increased by 28% to 1.1 million accounts in 2023.

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Total HSA contributions in 2023 amounted to $51.2 billion, a 10.8% rise from the previous year.

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The HSA industry saw 2.1 million new accounts opened in 2023, representing 6.1% growth.

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Global HSA-compatible market projected to reach $45.6 billion by 2028 at 11.3% CAGR.

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U.S. HSA market share held by banks was 42% in 2023, with credit unions at 18%.

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HSA investment assets grew 22.4% to $49.3 billion in 2023.

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Average annual growth rate of HSA assets from 2019-2023 was 15.7%.

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HSA market penetration among eligible HDHP enrollees reached 35% in 2023.

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Total HSA assets per account averaged $3,530 in 2023.

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Employer-sponsored HSAs grew by 4.2% to 24.8 million accounts in 2023.

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HSA industry revenue for custodians topped $1.2 billion in fees in 2023.

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Number of HSA providers increased to 312 in 2023, up 3% from 2022.

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HSA market valued at $32.1 billion in 2024, expected 13% CAGR to 2032.

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Cash holdings in HSAs were 61% of total assets, $77.9 billion in 2023.

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HSA growth rate outpaced traditional savings by 8x from 2018-2023.

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Millennial HSAs grew 12% to 8.4 million accounts in 2023.

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HSA assets doubled from $60 billion in 2019 to $127 billion in 2023.

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68% of HSA withdrawals were for qualified medical expenses in 2023.

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Total qualified withdrawals from HSAs totaled $34.8 billion in 2023.

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Average withdrawal amount per HSA was $1,230 in 2023.

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22% of HSAs had non-qualified withdrawals, incurring 20% penalties.

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Preventive care withdrawals accounted for 41% of total medical spending.

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75% of account holders used HSAs for deductibles in 2023.

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Prescription drug withdrawals rose 15% to $8.2 billion in 2023.

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Dental and vision expenses made up 18% of qualified withdrawals.

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12% of HSAs saw no withdrawals despite having balances in 2023.

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Average age at first withdrawal was 42 years in 2023 data.

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Telehealth-related HSA spending increased 28% year-over-year in 2023.

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83% of withdrawals were reimbursed via debit card in 2023.

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Non-medical withdrawals totaled $4.1 billion, down 5% from 2022.

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Hospital expenses comprised 25% of total HSA disbursements in 2023.

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61% of family coverage HSAs had withdrawals exceeding $2,000.

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Over-the-counter (OTC) medicine withdrawals surged 35% post-2020 rules.

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47% of HSA holders saved receipts for future reimbursements.

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Mental health services withdrawals grew 19% to $3.4 billion.

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Withdrawal frequency averaged 4.2 times per year per account.

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91% of post-65 withdrawals were penalty-free for medical costs.

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Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified Mar 31, 2026
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Forget piggy banks—the real money is growing in Health Savings Accounts, as proven by 36.2 million accounts holding a record $127.7 billion in 2023.

Key Takeaways

  • In 2023, the total number of Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) reached 36.2 million, marking a 5.5% increase from 2022.
  • HSA assets under management grew to $127.7 billion in 2023, up 14.2% year-over-year.
  • The HSA market size was valued at $28.4 billion in 2022 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 12.5% through 2030.
  • In 2023, 28% of U.S. adults aged 18-64 had an HSA, up from 24% in 2022.
  • 45% of HSA holders were enrolled in HDHPs through employers in 2023.
  • Female participation in HSAs reached 52% of total accounts in 2023.
  • Average annual HSA contributions per account holder were $1,412 in 2023.
  • Total employee contributions to HSAs reached $23.6 billion in 2023.
  • Employer contributions averaged $578 per account holder in 2023.
  • 68% of HSA withdrawals were for qualified medical expenses in 2023.
  • Total qualified withdrawals from HSAs totaled $34.8 billion in 2023.
  • Average withdrawal amount per HSA was $1,230 in 2023.
  • HSA market expected to grow at 13.2% CAGR to $52.3B by 2030.
  • By 2025, invested HSA assets projected to reach $75 billion.
  • HDHP enrollment forecasted to hit 45% of covered workers by 2026.

The HSA industry is experiencing rapid growth in accounts, assets, and market value.

Account Holders and Participation

1In 2023, 28% of U.S. adults aged 18-64 had an HSA, up from 24% in 2022.
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245% of HSA holders were enrolled in HDHPs through employers in 2023.
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3Female participation in HSAs reached 52% of total accounts in 2023.
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419 million individuals with family HDHP coverage had HSAs in 2023.
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5Gen X held 42% of all HSA accounts, totaling 15.2 million in 2023.
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662% of HSA account holders were employed full-time in 2023.
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7Self-employed individuals represented 8% of HSA holders, 2.9 million accounts.
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8Average age of HSA holder was 45 years in 2023.
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935% of large employer (500+ workers) employees had HSAs in 2023.
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10Hispanic Americans held 12% of HSAs, 4.3 million accounts in 2023.
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1171% of HSA families had at least one account holder contributing in 2023.
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12Boomers accounted for 22% of new HSA openings, 460,000 accounts in 2023.
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1355% of HSA holders were married or in a domestic partnership in 2023.
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14Small business employees (under 50 workers) HSA adoption was 22% in 2023.
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1514% of HSA holders were retirees or over 65 in 2023.
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16Urban residents held 68% of all HSAs, 24.6 million accounts.
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17Average household income of HSA holders was $92,400 in 2023.
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18African American HSA participation rose to 9% of total, 3.3 million.
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1948% of HSA holders had college degrees or higher in 2023.
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Account Holders and Participation Interpretation

America is finally realizing that the secret to not being financially ruined by a sprained ankle is a tax-advantaged savings account, as evidenced by nearly a third of working-age adults now clutching these accounts like a healthcare lifeline, with the typical holder being a married, college-educated, 45-year-old full-time employee in a city, who is statistically likely to be a woman, part of Generation X, and earning just shy of six figures, all while their employer quietly thanks them for choosing a high-deductible plan.

Contributions and Balances

1Average annual HSA contributions per account holder were $1,412 in 2023.
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2Total employee contributions to HSAs reached $23.6 billion in 2023.
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3Employer contributions averaged $578 per account holder in 2023.
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478% of HSA holders made contributions in 2023, totaling $28.1 billion from individuals.
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5Average year-end balance for HSAs was $3,530, with invested accounts at $12,100.
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6Catch-up contributions (age 55+) totaled $2.4 billion in 2023.
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742% of HSAs had balances over $5,000 at year-end 2023.
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8Median HSA balance was $2,100 for individual coverage accounts in 2023.
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9Total rollover contributions amounted to $15.7 billion in 2023.
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10HSAs with balances grew to 75% of total accounts in 2023.
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11Average employer contribution for family coverage was $1,284 in 2023.
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1265% of contributions were made pre-tax via payroll in 2023.
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13High-balance HSAs (>$50k) averaged $112,300 per account in 2023.
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14Total contributions increased 11% from 2022 to 2023, reaching $51.2B.
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1529% of account holders maxed out individual contribution limits ($3,850) in 2023.
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16Average balance for millennial HSAs was $1,890 in 2023.
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1755% of HSAs received employer contributions in 2023.
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18Year-end median balance across all HSAs was $1,820 in 2023.
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Contributions and Balances Interpretation

Americously, the average American is painstakingly building a medical nest egg, with most accounts looking more like a cautious rainy-day fund than a robust investment portfolio, proving we're still more inclined to save for a deductible than to dare dream of retiring on our health savings.

Market Size and Growth

1In 2023, the total number of Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) reached 36.2 million, marking a 5.5% increase from 2022.
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2HSA assets under management grew to $127.7 billion in 2023, up 14.2% year-over-year.
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3The HSA market size was valued at $28.4 billion in 2022 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 12.5% through 2030.
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4Number of high-balance HSAs (over $50,000) increased by 28% to 1.1 million accounts in 2023.
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5Total HSA contributions in 2023 amounted to $51.2 billion, a 10.8% rise from the previous year.
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6The HSA industry saw 2.1 million new accounts opened in 2023, representing 6.1% growth.
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7Global HSA-compatible market projected to reach $45.6 billion by 2028 at 11.3% CAGR.
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8U.S. HSA market share held by banks was 42% in 2023, with credit unions at 18%.
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9HSA investment assets grew 22.4% to $49.3 billion in 2023.
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10Average annual growth rate of HSA assets from 2019-2023 was 15.7%.
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11HSA market penetration among eligible HDHP enrollees reached 35% in 2023.
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12Total HSA assets per account averaged $3,530 in 2023.
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13Employer-sponsored HSAs grew by 4.2% to 24.8 million accounts in 2023.
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14HSA industry revenue for custodians topped $1.2 billion in fees in 2023.
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15Number of HSA providers increased to 312 in 2023, up 3% from 2022.
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16HSA market valued at $32.1 billion in 2024, expected 13% CAGR to 2032.
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17Cash holdings in HSAs were 61% of total assets, $77.9 billion in 2023.
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18HSA growth rate outpaced traditional savings by 8x from 2018-2023.
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19Millennial HSAs grew 12% to 8.4 million accounts in 2023.
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20HSA assets doubled from $60 billion in 2019 to $127 billion in 2023.
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Market Size and Growth Interpretation

While Americans are clearly embracing Health Savings Accounts with impressive vigor, the fact that 61% of assets are still sitting in cash suggests many are missing the forest for the tax-advantaged trees.

Usage and Withdrawals

168% of HSA withdrawals were for qualified medical expenses in 2023.
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2Total qualified withdrawals from HSAs totaled $34.8 billion in 2023.
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3Average withdrawal amount per HSA was $1,230 in 2023.
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422% of HSAs had non-qualified withdrawals, incurring 20% penalties.
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5Preventive care withdrawals accounted for 41% of total medical spending.
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675% of account holders used HSAs for deductibles in 2023.
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7Prescription drug withdrawals rose 15% to $8.2 billion in 2023.
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8Dental and vision expenses made up 18% of qualified withdrawals.
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912% of HSAs saw no withdrawals despite having balances in 2023.
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10Average age at first withdrawal was 42 years in 2023 data.
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11Telehealth-related HSA spending increased 28% year-over-year in 2023.
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1283% of withdrawals were reimbursed via debit card in 2023.
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13Non-medical withdrawals totaled $4.1 billion, down 5% from 2022.
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14Hospital expenses comprised 25% of total HSA disbursements in 2023.
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1561% of family coverage HSAs had withdrawals exceeding $2,000.
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16Over-the-counter (OTC) medicine withdrawals surged 35% post-2020 rules.
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1747% of HSA holders saved receipts for future reimbursements.
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18Mental health services withdrawals grew 19% to $3.4 billion.
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19Withdrawal frequency averaged 4.2 times per year per account.
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2091% of post-65 withdrawals were penalty-free for medical costs.
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Usage and Withdrawals Interpretation

The data reveals that while HSA users are mostly a prudent bunch responsibly funding their deductibles and preventive care, a cheeky 22% couldn't resist the forbidden fruit of non-medical withdrawals, paying a 20% tax for their momentary weakness.

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