Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your Optum Bank account.
When prompted, use the Group Number: 802177.
Important: If you have previously set up an Optum Bank HSA account, you do not need to open a new one.
Email [email protected] with the amount you wish to contribute per paycheck to your HSA.
You can change or stop your HSA contributions at any time by emailing [email protected] with your updated amount.
Setting up your HSA early ensures your contributions are processed smoothly and your account is ready when you need it. If you have any questions or need assistance, please reach out to HR.
A Health Savings Account (HSA) is a personal savings account you can use to pay for qualified out-of-pocket medical expenses with pretax dollars — now or in the future. Once you’re enrolled in the HSA, you’ll receive a debit card to help manage your HSA reimbursements. Your HSA can also be used for your expenses and those of your spouse and dependents, even if they are not covered by the UnitedHealthcare medical plan.
It’s important to identify your goals for the HSA when you enroll. Here are some key questions to help you create your personal strategy.
| HSA Information for 2026 | ||
|---|---|---|
| IRS contribution limits for an HSA account | Single | Family |
| Maximum Contribution | $4,400 | $8,750 |
| Catch-Up Contribution (age 55+) | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Maximize Your Health Care Dollars | ||
|---|---|---|
| At The Doctor | Tips | Also Remember |
| In-network vs. out-of-network health care professionaIs | Generally, visiting a health care professional who participates within your plan's network will be less expensive than out-of-network treatments. | In-network doctors typically don't require payment up front for services. You should wait for an explanation of benefits (EOB) that includes the discounted payment amount and your specific amount owed before paying the health care professional. |
| Shop for lower-cost options | We make cost and quality information part of every health care professional and hospital search in our health care professional directory. | Review all treatment options with your doctor before you receive care. Less invasive and less costly treatments may be available. |
| Know your costs up front | When you're faced with a costly medical procedure, know your costs up front. Our on line cost estimator tools are personalized to reflect your true out-of-pocket costs - using health care professional and plan discounts, real-time deductible status, and available funds. | Most plans cover in-network preventive care (such as a yearly physical) at 100%. (Not all preventive care services may be covered, such as immunizations for travel, so check your plan documents for details.) You can also use your HSA for non-reimbursable dental and vision expenses. |
You must be enrolled in either the Core Plan or Choice Plus.
You contribute on a pretax basis and can change how much you contribute from each paycheck up to the annual IRS maximum of $4,400 if you enroll only yourself or $8,750 if you enroll in family coverage. You can make an additional catch-up contribution up to $1,000 annually if you are age 55 or older.
You may use your HSA funds to cover Medical, Dental, Vision and prescription drug expenses incurred by you and your eligible family members.
Use the debit card linked to your HSA to cover eligible expenses or to pay for expenses out of your own pocket and save your HSA money for future health care expenses.
One of the best features of an HSA is that any money left in your account at the end of the year rolls over so you can use it next year or sometime in the future. If you leave the Company, or retire, your HSA goes with you so you can continue to pay for or save for future eligible health care expenses.