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Can I contribute to an HSA if I use VA benefits?

March 27, 2025March 28, 2025

Maybe. Receiving care through the VA (Veterans Affairs) can affect your HSA eligibility—depending on what kind of care you received and when you received it.


đźš« General Rule:

You cannot contribute to an HSA if you’ve received non-preventive medical care from the VA during the previous 3 months, unless it’s for a service-connected disability.


âś… When You Can Contribute:

  • If the VA care was for preventive services only

  • If the VA care was for a service-connected condition

  • If you’ve had no VA care in the past 3 months

  • If you’re enrolled in a high-deductible health plan and meet other HSA eligibility criteria


đź§  Tip:

Routine use of VA services can make you ineligible to contribute, but you can still use existing HSA funds even if you’re not currently eligible to contribute.

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