HSA vs. FSA: how the two accounts stack up

HSAs and FSAs are both meant to help you pay for your health expenses. But how do they stack up? Which is right for you? Here’s what you need to know.

Health savings accounts (HSAs) are like spending accounts with superpowers. Flexible spending accounts (FSAs), which you’ve probably heard of, are sort of similar… except without the superpowers.

There are some other important differences between HSAs and FSAs that you should be aware of, though, so be sure to take a solid look at the table below!

HSA vs. FSA