Some W-2s show lower 2021 HSA employer contribution amounts

Washington State Health Care Authority sent this bulletin at 01/24/2022 04:10 PM PST

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We have received inquiries from SEBB organizations regarding the $6.25 (individual) or $37.50 (family) health savings accounts (HSA) employer contributions reported for the February 2021 and March 2021 deposit months on the 2021 W-2 file, instead of the normal employer contributions of $31.25 or $62.50.

This is because in February 2020, about 3,000 SEBB subscribers enrolled in the UMP High Deductible plan received a $50 SmartHealth wellness incentive contribution to their HSA from the Health Care Authority (HCA) in error. To correct this, HCA recovered the overpayment to these employees’ HSAs by decreasing the employer contribution by $25 in February 2021 and $25 in March 2021.We mailed a letter on February 12, 2021 to these employees explaining the error, and how the HCA would correct it on their 2021 W-2s. (For more information, see the GovDelivery from February 19, 2021.)

Since the HCA reported the lower employer contribution amounts for these employees’ 2021 W-2s, so you do not need to take further action.

If your employees have questions about their HSA account activity, they can call HealthEquity (the HSA administrator) at 1-844-351-6853. If they have tax questions regarding their HSAs, please direct them to consult with their tax advisor.

About the Health Care Authority (HCA)

The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) is committed to whole-person care, integrating physical health and behavioral health services for better results and healthier residents.

HCA purchases health care for more than 2.5 million Washington residents through Apple Health (Medicaid), the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) Program, the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) Program, and the COFA Islander Health Care Program. As the largest health care purchaser in the state, we lead the effort to transform health care, helping ensure Washington residents have access to better health and better care at a lower cost.

Please do not reply directly to this message. For more information, visit the HCA website, where you'll also find contact information.

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Some W-2s show lower 2021 HSA employer contribution amounts

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