The Differences Between an HRA and HSA: Multiemployer Plans

As a sponsor of a multiemployer health plan, you're constantly thinking about how to provide participants with the best healthcare possible while also maintaining financial solvency. Two of your most useful tools in that regard are Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). But depending on your specific plan, one of these options may give you a greater benefit than the other, meaning you need to choose wisely.

Our chart comparing the key elements of an HRA and HSA — such as annual maximum contributions, payable medical expenses and more — will help you make the right call.