HSA Member Checklist
Overview
Even if you've had an HSA before, starting up a new account can feel overwhelming and confusing. Not to worry; we've covered everything you need to know, consider, and do.
Open Enrollment
When electing your benefits for the next year, make sure you have a firm understanding of how an HSA can help you. Visit our open enrollment guide for more information.
Make sure you qualify for an HSA
If your employer offered this HSA alongside a health plan, just make sure you're not also claimed as a tax dependent, covered by another health plan (like your spouse's), or on Medicare.
If you have individual health insurance (no employer assistance), you need to make sure your high-deductible health plan qualifies for an HSA. Review the requirements here.
Enroll in an HSA
If an HSA from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont is part of your employer's benefits offering, they'll tell you how to enroll. Most employers handle enrollment for you, once you elect your benefits.
If you are opening an individual HSA (no employer assistance), complete our online HSA Application.
If your employer offered this HSA alongside a health plan, just make sure you're not also claimed as a tax dependent, covered by another health plan (like your spouse's), or on Medicare.
Your Plan Year Starts
Offer specific details about how the account works with an HSA-qualified plan, which eligible expenses are covered, and how members can access their funds.
Distribute the HSA Essential Guide
Share a product comparison chart
Use if you are offering multiple health spending account options
This document is editable so you can add or remove products to fit your communication needs and help employees understand the different accounts.
Talk face-to-face
One-on-one discussions give your employees a chance to ask questions and better understand their options.
Schedule informational meetings
Share a presentation about HSAs
This simple presentation walks through HSA basics and includes hypothetical examples.
Provide more information about Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont HSA investment options
Highlight the benefits of investing to maximize retirement savings.
Review our fact sheet
Before meeting, prepare to answer basic questions you may run into.
Provide the HSA worksheet
During the meeting, distribute the worksheet. It shows employees how to estimate their potential costs and savings with an HSA. Using their own information, employees can use real-life situations to explore how an HSA might work for them.
Support employees during enrollment
Congratulations! Your employees understand the value in making the most of their health care dollars and have decided to enroll in an HSA. You can continue to play a key role by ensuring they have access to the resources they need to open and use their accounts hassle-free.
Share frequently used enrollment forms
Provide employees direct access to their new online account
Post or provide a link to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont’s mobile-enabled website at www.bcbsvt.com/mymoney. The site works well for any screen size—whether it’s a desktop monitor, laptop, tablet, or mobile phone.
Remind employees where to access educational resources
You can do this with a simple email with a link to information and forms.
Promote the customer support phone number
1-866-999-2605.
Use the Group Online Service Center
Monitor and manage your group’s Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont benefits.
Have Questions?
As always, we’re here to help. If you can’t find the answers you’re looking for online, give us a call at 1-866-999-2605 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday. Or, you can contact your account manager.