Contributions
- HRAs are funded solely by the employer.
- Employer determines contribution amount.
- Employer determines the types of expenses to be reimbursed.
- Funds are available as long as individual remains with employer.
- Unused funds either roll over from year to year or are forfeited at year-end, based on employer’s choice.
- An HRA can be used with any health plan (typically offered with a high deductible plan).
Distributions
May be used for:
- qualified medical expenses;
- medical and prescription costs that count toward the plan deductible;
- copayments for doctor visits and prescriptions;
- any applicable coinsurance.
See IRS Pub 502 to view a list of qualified medical expenses.