Can Same-Sex Couples or Domestic Partners Open an HSA?
Many employers and insurance companies allow same-sex couples or domestic partners to choose HSA-qualified insurance plans, enabling them to open a Health Savings Account (HSA). However, if they do not meet the definition of a "married couple" under the federal tax code, each person would need to establish an HSA in their own name and would not be able to use their HAS funds to reimburse their partner's qualified medical expenses since the law only permits HSA funds to be used tax-free for eligible medical expenses incurred by the individual, a spouse, or a dependent child.
