This revenue procedure provides the 2016 inflation adjusted amounts for Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) under section 223 of the Internal Revenue Code.

# SECTION 1. PURPOSE

This revenue procedure provides the 2016 inflation adjusted amounts for Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) as determined under § 223 of the Internal Revenue Code.

# SECTION 2. 2016 INFLATION ADJUSTED ITEMS

Annual contribution limitation. For calendar year 2016, the annual limitation on deductions under § 223(b)(2)(A) for an individual with self-only coverage under a high deductible health plan is $3,350. For calendar year 2016, the annual limitation on deductions under § 223(b)(2)(B) for an individual with family coverage under a high deductible health plan is $6,750.

High deductible health plan. For calendar year 2016, a “high deductible health plan” is defined under § 223(c)(2)(A) as a health plan with an annual deductible that is not less than $1,300 for self-only coverage or $2,600 for family coverage, and the annual out-of-pocket expenses (deductibles, co-payments, and other amounts, but not premiums) do not exceed $6,550 for self-only coverage or $13,100 for family coverage.

# SECTION 3. EFFECTIVE DATE

This revenue procedure is effective for calendar year 2016.

# SECTION 4. DRAFTING INFORMATION

The principal author of this revenue procedure is Bill Ruane of the Office of Associate Chief Counsel (Income Tax & Accounting). For further information regarding § 223 and HSAs, contact Karen Levin at (202) 317-5500 (not a toll free call). For further information regarding the calculation of the inflation adjustments in this revenue procedure, contact Mr. Ruane at (202) 317-4718 (not a toll free number).