{"id":9030,"date":"2026-01-18T18:05:37","date_gmt":"2026-01-18T18:05:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/healthmedicinet.com\/review\/hmn-high-deductible-health-plan-hdhp-pros-and-cons-in-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-01-18T18:05:37","modified_gmt":"2026-01-18T18:05:37","slug":"hmn-high-deductible-health-plan-hdhp-pros-and-cons-in-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/healthmedicinet.com\/review\/hmn-high-deductible-health-plan-hdhp-pros-and-cons-in-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"HMN: High deductible health plan (HDHP) pros and cons in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n<br \/>Do you know:  High deductible health plan (HDHP) pros and cons in 2026<\/p>\n<div id=\"main-content\">\n<div id=\"post-intro\">\n<div id=\"takeaways\">\n<h2>Key takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>High deductible health plans (HDHPs) require paying higher out-of-pocket costs before coverage begins but often come with lower monthly premiums and can be paired with a Health Savings Account (HSA).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>The IRS requires HDHPs to have a minimum deductible of $1,700 for individuals and $3,400 for families, with out-of-pocket expense limits not exceeding $8,500 for individuals and $17,000 for families.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>HDHPs may be beneficial for those who rarely seek medical care, offering lower monthly premiums and the opportunity to save for medical expenses through an HSA.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"table-of-contents\">\n<div class=\"anchorLinks\">\n<div class=\"mobile-only\">\n<div class=\"dropdownLists\">\n<div tabindex=\"0\" class=\"dropdownBtn\"><span class=\"listsIcon\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/singlecare\/images\/union.svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"20\"\/><\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<label><\/label><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"downArrow\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/singlecare\/images\/dropDownArrow.svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\"\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having health insurance is necessary, but it\u2019s not always affordable. The premiums for plans that offer a lower deductible and low out-of-pocket expenses aren\u2019t feasible for many. Enter the high deductible health plan. A high deductible health plan can potentially both save you money and allow you more flexibility than traditional health plans. Here\u2019s everything you need to know before signing up.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-a-high-deductible-health-plan\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is a high deductible health plan?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High deductible health plans (HDHPs) are insurance plans with a higher deductible than you\u2019d have with traditional coverage. This means you have to pay more for healthcare services out of your own pocket early in the year before your insurance company begins to share the cost of care with you. You typically don\u2019t have a traditional copayment, either; you\u2019ll pay out of pocket at 100% until you meet your annual deductible. The exception to coinsurance is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthcare.gov\/coverage\/preventive-care-benefits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">preventive care<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which is covered in full as outlined by the Affordable Care Act (ACA). These plans can be paired with a health savings account (HSA) so certain medical expenses can be paid for tax-free.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The IRS defines high deductible health plans on a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthcare.gov\/glossary\/high-deductible-health-plan\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">more detailed scale<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The deductible itself must be a minimum of $1,700 for an individual plan or $3,400 for a family plan, and the yearly out-of-pocket costs can\u2019t exceed $8,500 for a single person or $17,000 for a family. The limit, though, doesn\u2019t apply if you receive out-of-network services.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HDHPs are popular, too\u2014they\u2019re the second most popular plan after standard PPO health plans. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kff.org\/health-costs\/2025-employer-health-benefits-survey\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the 2025 Kaiser Family Foundation Employer Health Benefit Survey<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 33% of employed people chose to enroll in a high deductible health plan with an HSA option. That number is slowly increasing as well, while standard PPOs are becoming less popular.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-hdhp-plans-work\"><b>How do HDHP plans work?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you have a high deductible health plan, you have standard medical insurance\u2014you\u2019re just paying a lower monthly premium and higher out-of-pocket costs with a coinsurance percentage. For an individual, you\u2019ll pay 100% of the cost for doctor visits, testing, and treatment until you reach your deductible. Then your insurance kicks in (the rate or percentage it pays varies by plan) until you reach your out-of-pocket maximum. Once you meet that, the insurance pays for everything in full (assuming the providers you use are in your network).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coinsurance rates can vary from plan to plan, so be sure to check your insurance materials to find your rate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you choose to have an HSA paired with your insurance, you or your employer will make contributions to the account that can be used to pay for other medical expenses tax-free. As an individual, you can contribute up to $4,400; families can contribute up to $8,750. Employers will often make HSA contributions on top of yours, so you typically won\u2019t have to rely on your check for all that money\u2014but together, the employer and employee cannot exceed the maximum.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong> 5 health services to do after you\u2019ve met your deductible<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"do-hdhps-cover-prescriptions\"><b>Do HDHPs cover prescriptions?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because high deductible health plans often come with the same benefits as traditional health insurance, prescription drugs are covered with coinsurance in the same way as medical care. For example, if your prescription costs $10 at full cost, you\u2019ll pay that until you meet your deductible, and then you may pay $2 once the insurance kicks in. But that\u2019s not always the case, some HDHPs have a combined medical and pharmacy deductible while others don\u2019t. Check your plan documents and formulary to see the exact amounts for you personally.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-are-the-advantages-of-a-high-deductible-health-plan\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the advantages of a high deductible health plan?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The major benefit of a high deductible health plan? It\u2019s less money out of your pocket every month if you don\u2019t utilize health care services frequently, or at all. The premiums are lower than a traditional health plan. And if you don\u2019t go to the doctor very often, or you have a small family with few dependents, that\u2019s a pretty big perk. Plus, if you deposit enough into an HSA, you will have the money set aside already to pay for any unforeseen medical expenses you may incur.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"what-are-the-disadvantages\">What are the disadvantages?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having a lower premium and a high deductible may seem like a good thing on the surface if you don\u2019t go to the doctor often, but it can work against you, as well. If you have a car wreck or you develop heart palpitations, for example, you may go to the doctor more than you expected to get it diagnosed and treated\u2014which, if you haven\u2019t met your deductible, could lead to you spending a lot more money on visits than you would with a traditional health plan.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on how you handle your health care, you may end up in worse shape than you would otherwise. A<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthaffairs.org\/doi\/10.1377\/hlthaff.2017.0610\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0study in <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health Affairs<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> showed that patients with high deductible health plans often skipped recommended screenings and used the emergency room for things that wouldn\u2019t typically require an emergency room visit. Plus, a<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/vbidcenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/HDHP-white-paper-final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0white paper from the University of Michigan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> showed that patients with chronic issues often skipped the doctor altogether for fear of paying more than they could afford.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That being said, if you\u2019re prepared to pay for the potential extra healthcare costs associated with high deductible plans in exchange for lower premiums, and you intend to use the plan the right way, there may not be too much to be concerned about.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-hdhp-better-than-ppo\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is HDHP better than PPO?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PPO plan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014or preferred provider organization\u2014is one of the standard health insurance plan types. Like high deductible health plans, you have both in-network and out-of-network providers. Out-of-network providers cost more to see. Both plans typically cover the same things, but PPO plans generally have higher premiums paired with lower deductibles and out-of-pocket costs than HDHPs. Also, with PPOs, you typically won\u2019t get to take advantage of an HSA in conjunction with your insurance coverage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The decision between an HDHP or PPO plan lies in how often you visit the doctor. A PPO may be best if you\u2019re comfortable paying more upfront and plan to visit the doctor regularly. For example, chronic conditions often require frequent doctor\u2019s visits. If you\u2019d rather save more money from month to month and don\u2019t expect healthcare issues, an HDHP could be better.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"should-i-get-an-hsa\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Should I get an HSA?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A health savings account gives you a little bit of a financial boost when you use it in conjunction with an HDHP. Here\u2019s how it works. Every month, a payroll deduction puts money into your HSA. If you have an insurance plan through work, it\u2019s possible your employer may contribute to the HSA as well.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The HSA money is available for you to use as either a debit card or checks. When you pay for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wageworks.com\/employees\/support-center\/support-and-faq\/forms-eligible-expenses\/eligible-expenses\/hsa-eligible-expenses-table\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">qualified medical expenses<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014like deductibles, copays, dental work, glasses, acupuncture, prescriptions, even over-the-counter medications\u2014you do so with the card or checks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s important to know that you generally can\u2019t pay for premiums with your HSA, though in some cases, COBRA premiums and medical insurance paid for while on unemployment <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wageworks.com\/employees\/support-center\/support-and-faq\/healthcare\/hsa\/what-kinds-of-expenses-are-covered-by-an-hsa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">can be reimbursed<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> through the account. At the end of the calendar year, whatever available balance you have in the account rolls over to the next year.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"hsa-eligibility\">HSA eligibility<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, not everyone is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/publications\/p969\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">eligible<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for an HSA. You need to have a qualifying high deductible health plan as outlined by the IRS guidelines above. If your employer doesn\u2019t offer an HSA, you can get one from a private company\u2014but still only with a qualifying health insurance plan. Keep in mind that not all HDHPs qualify for an HSA. If you\u2019re older than 65 and on Medicare, you\u2019re unable to open an HSA. You\u2019re also unable to contribute to one you already have.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"hsa-pros\">HSA pros<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a few benefits to having an HSA aside from just getting pre-tax purchases. You don\u2019t pay taxes on the account or on HSA-eligible expenses. Contributing directly from your paycheck allows you to be taxed like you make less money (your salary minus the amount you\u2019ve contributed in the year). And, you can invest the money in your HSA rather than using it on medical expenses.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"hsa-cons\">HSA cons<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you do get an HSA, there are some potential downsides you should be aware of. The government has guidelines for how much you can contribute to an HSA. According to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shrm.org\/topics-tools\/news\/benefits-compensation\/irs-announces-2026-hsa-hdhp-limits\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">latest numbers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from the IRS, individuals can only contribute up to $4,400. Families are only able to contribute up to $8,750. Luckily those amounts are more than double the respective minimum deductibles. If you\u2019ve saved enough, you can cover all those costs until you meet it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The other negative to an HSA is that it really only is for medical costs. You can\u2019t spend that money on any non-qualifying purchases, or else you\u2019ll be responsible for paying income tax on it. If you\u2019re younger than 65 and use the money for non-medical expenses, you\u2019ll pay a fine on top of income tax. However, if you are older than 65, you can use the money for anything and be taxed the same as pulling from an IRA. So be sure to save and spend that money wisely.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b> <\/b><b>HSA vs. FSA vs. HRA<\/b><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-singlecare-can-help\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How  can help<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll likely pay higher costs for prescriptions until you hit your deductible, so it\u2019s wise to shop around. In many cases, you\u2019ll find that using a  coupon could save you more than paying the coinsurance rate. When using  or any other discount cards, that amount will not apply to your deductible. However, it will save you money in the immediate. 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