HSA-Qualified Healthshare Plans

The low monthly costs of health sharing, combined with the triple tax savings of an HSA.

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Save $8,000 to $12,000 or more per year vs. traditional insurance
Triple tax advantage: deduct, grow, and spend tax-free
See any licensed provider, no network restrictions
100% preventive care covered in-network at no cost

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47%

Average Monthly Savings

$500 to $1000

Monthly Premium Reduction

Tens of Thousands

Members Across Our HSA-Qualified Plans

20+ Years

Helping Families Find Better Healthcare

Important: Health sharing is not health insurance. It is a membership-based cost-sharing arrangement among members. Eligible medical bills are shared by the community, not guaranteed by an insurer.

Why Healthshare and Why an HSA?

Most Americans believe they only have two choices when it comes to healthcare: buy expensive traditional insurance, or go without.

There is a better option, and it is one that tens of thousands of people have already discovered.

Pairing a health sharing plan with a Health Savings Account (HSA) is one of the most powerful healthcare strategies available today. You pay dramatically less each month. You protect yourself from large, unexpected medical bills. And you build a triple tax-advantaged account that grows over time and never expires.

Here is the full story of why this combination works so well.

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The Problem With Traditional Health Insurance

Premiums for an unsubsidized family plan can easily exceed $20,000 per year, before a single deductible dollar is paid. And those premiums come with shrinking networks, more prior authorizations, and higher out-of-pocket costs every year. You are paying more. And you have less freedom in how you receive care.

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The Alternative: Health Sharing

First, the most important thing to know: health sharing is not health insurance. It is a community-based program in which members contribute a set monthly amount, and those pooled funds are used to help share each other’s eligible medical expenses. It typically costs 40 to 60 percent less per month than a comparable insurance plan. Members choose their own doctors with no network restrictions.

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Why Add an HSA?

A Health Savings Account is one of the only triple tax-advantaged accounts in the U.S. tax code. Every dollar you contribute reduces your taxable income. The balance grows tax-deferred. And every dollar you spend on qualified medical expenses comes out completely tax-free. HSA funds never expire, and at age 65 you can withdraw for any purpose without penalty.

Health sharing plans are not health insurance and are not regulated by state insurance laws. They are voluntary cost-sharing arrangements among members and do not guarantee payment of medical expenses. See full disclosure below.

The Power of Both Together

When you combine health sharing’s lower monthly contributions with the HSA’s tax savings, the financial impact is significant.

Most members save $8,000 to $12,000 or more per year compared to a traditional health insurance plan.

Here is a simplified comparison for a family of four in 2026:

Traditional Insurance $7,500 Deductible | 80/20 Coinsurance HSA-Qualified Healthshare Plan $1,000 IUA | MEC Included
Annual Premium / Contribution ~$20,000+ ~$7,800 to $10,000
Member's Share of a $5,000 Claim Up to full deductible IUA only ($1,000 to $2,500)
HSA Federal Tax Savings (family) $0 Up to $1,925+
HSA State Tax Savings $0 Varies by state
Funds Roll Over Year to Year No ✓ Yes
Provider Network Required Often yes No, any licensed provider
Estimated Annual Savings N/A $8,000 to $12,000+ in Savings!

The result is not just lower monthly costs. It is a fundamentally smarter approach to managing healthcare and building long-term financial security.

* Health sharing plans are not insurance. This comparison is illustrative based on 2026 plan data. Individual results will vary. The MEC plan included with HSA-qualified healthshare plans is an insurance product that qualifies members to open and contribute to a Health Savings Account.

How It Works With a Healthshare, and Why the MEC Plan Is the Key

Federal law requires that you be enrolled in an HSA-qualified plan to contribute to a Health Savings Account. Traditional high-deductible health insurance satisfies that requirement automatically, but a standalone health sharing plan does not.

This is the challenge, and HSA for America solved it. Every HSA-qualified healthshare plan we offer is paired with an HSA-qualified Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) plan.

The MEC plan is a federally recognized insurance policy that:

Covers 100% of in-network preventive care at no cost to you: annual physicals, immunizations, screenings, and more

Qualifies you legally to open and fund a Health Savings Account

Satisfies the ACA requirement for Minimum Essential Coverage

The health sharing component then handles the larger, unexpected medical expenses (surgeries, hospitalizations, specialist visits, emergency care) after your Initial Unshared Amount (IUA) is met.

Step-by-Step: How an HSA-Qualified Healthshare Plan Works

1 Enroll in Your Chosen Plan Your membership includes both the MEC insurance plan and your health sharing benefit. You choose your Initial Unshared Amount (IUA) based on your budget and risk tolerance.
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Open a Health Savings Account

Because your plan includes an HSA-qualifying MEC plan, you are eligible to open and fund an HSA with the bank or administrator of your choice, immediately upon enrollment.

3 Use Your HSA for Everyday Medical Costs Pay for doctor visits, prescriptions, dental, vision, labs, and other qualified expenses directly from your HSA, completely tax-free.
4 Get 100% of Preventive Care Covered Annual checkups, immunizations, and preventive screenings are covered at 100% in-network through your MEC plan, with no cost to you and no need to use your HSA.
5

Submit Large Medical Bills for Sharing

When you face a significant medical expense, you pay your IUA first. Eligible costs above that threshold are submitted through the sharing community’s member portal for reimbursement.

6 Keep and Grow What You Don’t Spend Any HSA funds you don’t use stay in your account, earn interest, and roll over every year. Your balance is always yours, it never disappears.

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Available HSA-Qualified Healthshare Plans

HSA for America offers three HSA-qualified healthshare plans.

Every plan includes an HSA-qualifying MEC insurance plan, health sharing for major medical expenses, 100% preventive care in-network at no cost (via the MEC plan), and the freedom to see any licensed provider, no networks required.

Each plan is a membership-based health sharing program, not health insurance.

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HSA Secure
The tax benefits of an HSA, backed by a long-standing health sharing community.

Note: This is a health sharing membership, not health insurance.


HSA Secure combines an HSA-qualifying MEC insurance plan with an established and transparent health sharing community. Members choose their own doctors with no network restrictions and enjoy a clear household out-of-pocket maximum of three IUAs in any rolling 12-month period.

Membership-based health sharing (not insurance)
IUA options: $1,000 / $2,500 / $5,000
Household max: 3 IUAs per 12-month period
100% preventive care in-network at no cost (via MEC)
24/7 telehealth and mental health support included
Concierge service included
No provider network required
HSA Premium1
Our widest range of IUA options for HSA contributors.

Note: This is a health sharing membership, not health insurance.


HSA Premium1 provides four IUA options ranging from $1,000 to $5,000, 24/7 virtual care, unlimited mental health sessions with no yearly cap, and access to over 1,000 low-cost medications at $0 to $14.95, all while keeping you fully eligible for HSA contributions.

Membership-based health sharing (not insurance)
4 IUA options: $1,000 / $1,500 / $2,500 / $5,000
24/7 telehealth and mental health support included
Unlimited virtual mental health sessions, no yearly cap
1,000+ low-cost medications at $0 to $14.95
100% preventive care in-network at no cost (via MEC)
No provider network required

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Ultrio HSA

Our newest HSA-qualified healthshare plan, with built-in virtual primary care.

Note: This is a health sharing membership, not health insurance.


Ultrio HSA pairs ACA-required preventive care with 24/7 virtual care, prescription benefits, and HealthShare protection from an established sharing community, all with an HSA-qualifying MEC plan included. Designed for self-employed individuals, families, and uninsured individuals who want the tax advantages of an HSA alongside open-network sharing for larger medical events.

Membership-based health sharing (not insurance)
IUA options: $1,000 / $2,500 / $5,000
24/7 virtual primary care, included
Prescription benefits included
100% preventive care in-network at no cost (via MEC)
No provider network required

How They Compare

Every plan qualifies you for an HSA. Here is how the three differ.

Feature HSA Secure ⭐ HSA Premium1 Ultrio HSA
Plan Type Health sharing (not insurance) Health sharing (not insurance) Health sharing (not insurance)
MEC / HSA-Qualified ✓ Yes ✓ Yes ✓ Yes
IUA Options $1,000 / $2,500 / $5,000 $1,000 to $5,000 (4 options) $1,000 / $2,500 / $5,000
Household Out-of-Pocket Max 3 IUAs / 12 months 3 IUAs / 12 months 3 IUAs / 12 months
Preventive Care (via MEC) ✓ 100% in-network ✓ 100% in-network ✓ 100% in-network
Telehealth ✓ 24/7 included ✓ 24/7 included ✓ 24/7 included
Mental Health Support ✓ Included ✓ Unlimited virtual, no yearly cap ✓ Included
Virtual Primary Care ✓ Included Not specifically named ✓ Included
Prescription Savings ✓ Discount program included ✓ 1,000+ medications at $0 to $14.95 ✓ Prescription benefits included
Preventive Sharing ✓ Included ✓ Included ✓ Included
Provider Network Required None None None
Best Feature Concierge service Widest IUA range plus extras Most complete 3-in-1 package

Free Guide: Understanding HSA-Qualified Healthshare Plans

Read on the go and understand exactly how health sharing and HSAs work together: contribution limits, eligible expenses, and how to maximize your tax savings in 2026.

What Our Members Are Saying

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★★★★★ “We cut our healthcare costs by more than half.” We were paying $1,900 a month for our family of four. After switching to an HSA-qualified healthshare plan, we pay under $800 and have already started building our HSA balance. We wish we had done this years ago.

Michael & Sarah T.
Denver, CO

★★★★★ “Finally, a plan that makes financial sense.” As a self-employed contractor, traditional insurance was eating up a huge portion of my income. HSA Premium1 gave me a plan I trust and a real tax break on top of it. The Personal Benefit Manager walked me through everything. No pressure at all.

James R.
Austin, TX

★★★★★ “The HSA is something I actually look forward to contributing to.” I never understood how powerful an HSA could be until I paired it with my healthshare plan. The tax deduction alone saves me over $1,500 a year, and the balance just keeps growing.

Linda M.
Nashville, TN

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Frequently Asked Questions

[HSA-Qualified Healthshare Plans]

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Q:What is an HSA-qualified healthshare plan?

A: An HSA-qualified healthshare plan combines two components: a health sharing membership for eligible larger medical expenses and a Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) insurance plan that allows eligible members to open and contribute to a Health Savings Account (HSA).

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Q: Why is a MEC plan included?

A: A standalone health sharing membership does not generally qualify someone to contribute to an HSA. The MEC plan included with these options is an insurance policy designed to provide Minimum Essential Coverage and allow eligible members to open and fund an HSA.

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Q: What is an HSA, and what are its tax benefits?

A:A Health Savings Account is a personal account used for qualified medical expenses. Contributions may reduce your taxable income, funds can grow tax-deferred, and qualified medical withdrawals are generally tax-free. HSA funds also remain in your account and roll over from year to year.

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Q: Is a healthshare plan the same as health insurance?

A: No. Health sharing is not health insurance. It is a membership-based cost-sharing arrangement where members contribute monthly amounts that may be used to share eligible medical expenses. Health sharing memberships do not guarantee payment of medical bills and are not regulated by state insurance laws.

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Q: Can I contribute to an HSA with one of these plans?

A: Yes, eligible members can open and contribute to an HSA because each available plan includes an HSA-qualifying MEC insurance plan. Your eligibility can depend on your individual circumstances, so consider speaking with a qualified tax professional for personal tax guidance.

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Q: What can I use my HSA funds for?

A: You can generally use HSA funds for qualified healthcare expenses, such as doctor visits, prescriptions, dental care, vision care, labs, and other eligible medical costs. Please check current IRS guidance or speak with a tax professional regarding a specific expense.

Health sharing plans are not health insurance and are not regulated by state insurance laws. They are voluntary cost-sharing arrangements among members. They do not guarantee payment of medical expenses and may have limitations on sharing for pre-existing conditions. The MEC plan included with each HSA-qualified healthshare plan is an insurance product that qualifies members to open and contribute to a Health Savings Account. For 2026, the IRS HSA contribution limits are $4,400 for a self-only plan and $8,750 for a family plan, with an additional $1,000 catch-up contribution for those 55 and older. Plan availability varies by state. All information on this website is relayed to the best of the Company’s ability but does not guarantee accuracy. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute insurance, tax, or legal advice.
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