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Leah Rubin
Leah is a product marketer on the BerniePortal team focusing primarily on healthcare, benefits, HR technology and more.
HSA, FSA, Commuter Benefit limit changes in 2020

Slightly increased contribution limits for 2020. Here's a breakdown of what you and your employees need to know.
1. HSA Contribution Limits -
$50 increase for individuals and $100 increase in family contribution cap. Additionally, the maximum annual out-of-pocket for individuals rises to $150 and families to $300. The catch-up contribution limit remains the same at $1,000.
2020 | 2019 | |
Individual Contribution Limit |
$3,550 | $3,500 |
Family Contribution Limit | $7,100 | $7,000 |
Catch-up Contribution Limit (for those over age of 55) | $1,000 | $1,000 |
Max Individual out-of-pocket | $6,900 | $6,750 |
Max Family out-of-pocket | $13,800 | $13,500 |
2. FSA Contribution Limits -
$50 increase in FSA contribution caps, in addition to the $500 maximum employer contribution, if offered. Dependent Care FSA annual maximums remains the same.
2020 | 2019 | |
Contribution Max | $2,750 | $2,700 |
Dependent Care FSA Max (for individuals or married couples filing jointly) | $5,000 | $5,000 |
Dependent Care FSA Max (for married persons filing separately) | $2,500 | $2,500 |
3. Commuter Benefit Limits -
Total increase of $60 per year in transit and parking commuter pre-tax benefits.
2020 | 2019 | |
Transit passes and services (monthly contribution) | $270 | $265 |
Qualified parking (monthly contribution) | $270 | $265 |
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Written by
Leah Rubin
Leah is a product marketer on the BerniePortal team focusing primarily on healthcare, benefits, HR technology and more.
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