Health Insurance
Should You Choose a High-Deductible Health Plan and HSA?
HDHPs unlock the triple-tax-advantaged HSA, but only make sense if your expected care fits the math. Here's how to run it.
Jordan Mahoney · 7 min read
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HMO, PPO, EPO, HDHP — the rules, the math, and the plan type that actually saves you money for your care pattern.
Side-by-side view of the most common coverage choices in this category.
| Feature | HMO Cheapest | PPO | HDHP + HSA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral required | |||
| Out-of-network coverage | |||
| Average premium (single) | $520/mo | $680/mo | $420/mo |
| Tax-advantaged savings |
HDHPs unlock the triple-tax-advantaged HSA, but only make sense if your expected care fits the math. Here's how to run it.
Network rules, referral requirements, and out-of-pocket math — the real factors that decide which plan wins for your situation.