Health Savings Account Overview
Farm Bureau Bank's comprehensive HSA program gives you full control over your health-care
plan. Use your HSA to reduce or even eliminate your high deductible, pay for prescription
drugs or doctor co-payments. It can also be used for non-covered medical expenses
such as dental and vision. Plus, any HSA funds that are in your account at the end
of the calendar year remain in your account for future use. Our Health Savings Accounts offer an FDIC-insured investment option that can be integrated with any qualified health plan.
Overview
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- Access via Visa® debit card and checks
- Free 24-hour Internet access
- Tiered interest that rewards increasing balances
- Free E-Option
- Multiple deposit options including Direct Deposit and Bank-by-Mail
- Low monthly administrative fee
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Minimum Initial Deposit
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$100
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Free E-Option
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- Paperless
- May earn a higher interest rate for each account you enroll.
- 24-hour Internet access to Online statements, Online Bill Pay and Online Funds Transfer
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Minimum Daily Balance
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none
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Advantages for Individuals:
Individuals can easily manage their health care expenses with an HSA.
- Portability – If you leave your current employer, you can take
your HSA with you.
- Tax savings - Your contributions to the HSA are made with tax deductible
or pre-tax dollars, so you will pay less in income taxes.
- Control – You can use the funds in your HSA to pay for any qualified
medical expense, as defined by the IRS.
- Savings and Investments – Unlike premiums, unused HSA dollars remain
in the HSA until you use them later.
Advantages for Employers:
Employers can control their health benefits program, while still providing the right
kind of protection employees expect and deserve.
- Reduced Premiums – You can reduce your insurance premiums substantially
by switching to an HSA-qualified high-deductible health plan.
- Tax savings – Your contributions to your employees HSA are made
with pre-tax dollars
Health Savings Account Types
HSA Checking is perfect for individuals or families who need to
have unrestricted access to their account each month while still earning interest.
HSA Checking features:
HSA Checking features:
- No transaction limitations
- Your first order of 50 checks free
- Free Visa debit card
HSA Money Market is perfect for individuals or families who are
looking to receive a higher rate of interest on their investment and do not need
to make multiple withdrawals each month.
HSA Money Market features:
- Higher interest rates
- Free checks
- Free Visa debit card
- Limited to 6 withdrawals per statement cycle.
HSA CD allows accountholders to invest a portion of their HSA balance
in a fixed rate Certificate of Deposit. This will allow accountholders access to
a portion of their account through HSA Checking or HSA Money Market account while
earning higher interest on the CD portion of their balance. CD withdrawal restrictions
apply.
HSA Checking Account Rates
Balance
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Interest Rate
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Annual Percentage Yield*
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less than $2,500
with E-Option
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0.00%
0.05%
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0.00%
0.05%
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$2,500 - $9,999
with E-Option
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0.05%
0.05%
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0.05%
0.05%
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$10,000 and up
with E-Option
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0.05%
0.05%
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0.05%
0.05%
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Minimum Initial Deposit $100
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HSA Money Market Account Rates
Balance
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Interest Rate
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Annual Percentage Yield*
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less than $2,500
with E-Option
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0.01%
0.01%
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0.01%
0.01%
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$2,500 - $9,999
with E-Option
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0.03%
0.03%
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0.03%
0.03%
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$10,000 and up
with E-Option
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0.05%
0.05%
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0.05%
0.05%
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See State Farm
Bureau for availability.
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Health Savings Account - Additional Info
Frequently Asked Questions
For more detailed information about HSA account for employees and employers, click here.
E-Option
Go paperless. Choose the free E-option to conveniently view statements online. In
addition, you may earn a higher interest rate for each account you enroll. If you
select the E-option, you will not receive monthly statements via mail unless the
Bank is required by applicable law to provide such statements. Transaction history
will be made available through the Internet at farmbureau.bank.
Visa® Debit Card
Your HSA comes equipped with a FREE Visa Debit Card and can be used anywhere Visa
is accepted. When swiped, funds are automatically removed from your HSA account.
It can be also be used to withdraw funds from more than 300,000 ATM machines worldwide.
The number of free VISA Debit transactions is limited; review Terms and Conditions.
Additional cards may be obtained for a fee.
Checks
Check access to your HSA is limited. Your initial supply of checks is free. Please
review the Terms and Conditions.
Interest
Farm Bureau HSAs are interest-earning accounts. Our competitive rates are tiered
to reward higher balances.
Internet Banking
You can access your accounts online 24 hours a day if you register for our free
Internet Banking. View your account activity and statements online anytime. Click here for registration and more information.
Direct Deposit
HSAs offer free, unlimited Direct Deposit transactions. Have funds deposited electronically
to your account without the hassle of mailing in a check. Most employers and government
agencies are equipped to directly deposit funds into your account. You can also
arrange for funds to be directly deposited into your HSA from other accounts. All
you need is the ABA routing number, found on the bottom of every check.
Health Savings Account Terms & Conditions
The interest rates and annual percentage yields for all Farm Bureau Bank deposit
accounts are determined at the discretion of the Bank. The interest rates and annual
percentage yields may change at any time. The interest rate for your account will
be based on the following daily balance tiers:
- Less than $2,500
- $2,500-$9,999
- $10,000 and up
Go paperless. Choose the free E-option to conveniently view statements online. In
addition, you may earn a higher interest rate for each account you enroll. If you
select the E-option, you will not receive monthly statements via mail unless the
Bank is required by applicable law to provide such statements. Transaction history
will be made available through the Internet at farmbureaubank.com.
Crediting Frequency
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Interest will be credited monthly.
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Compounding Frequency
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Interest will be compounded daily.
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Daily Balance Computation Method
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Interest is calculated by the daily balance method which applies a daily periodic
rate to the balance in the account each day.
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Minimum Balance to Open
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The minimum balance to open an HSA account is $100.00.
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Accrual of Interest on Noncash Deposits
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Interest will begin to accrue on the business day you deposit noncash items (e.g.,
checks) into your account.
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Monthly Administration Fee
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HSAs may be assessed a monthly administration fee. For the fee applicable to your
account, see Account Fees.
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Effects of Closing an Account
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If you close a transaction account within the first 3 years from the original account
opening date, a fee will be assessed. If you close your account by check before
interest is paid, you will not receive the accrued interest.
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Transaction Limitations
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Federal law limits 6 withdrawals per statement cycle. For transactions exceeding
federal requirements, see Account Fees.
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Health Savings Account - Fees
The following fees may be assessed against your account:
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HSA Checking
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HSA Savings
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Description
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Intended for low balance;
high transaction users.
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Intended for high balance;
low transaction users.
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Administrative Fee
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$3 per month;
Fee waived if daily balance > $1,000
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$2 per month;
Fee waived if daily balance > $2,500
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Transaction Limitations
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Unlimited
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6 withdrawals per interest cycle
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Checks - Starter
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First order of 50 checks at no charge
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Standard package - 10 free single checks available upon request
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Checks - Reorders
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Based on type and quantity ordered.
These are charged to customer.
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Must be requested by customer.
Standard package - 10 singles: Free
($1 charged for copy of check)
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Closure Fee
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$25 or outstanding balance if closed within 3 years
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$25 or outstanding balance if closed within 3 years
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Debit Card
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Debit card provided at account setup
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Debit card provided at account setup
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*Annual Percentage Yield. Interest Rates and Yields shown are effective as of 06/30/2023. Farm Bureau Bank deposit accounts are FDIC-insured up to $250,000 per depositor. Excess withdrawals on Money Market products incur a $5 per transaction fee. Fees could reduce earnings on the account. Interest rates and corresponding APYs may change at the bank's discretion.
Terms and conditions of HSA Checking will follow those of the Farm Bureau Bank Performance Checking and terms and conditions of HSA Money Market will follow those of the Farm Bureau Bank Performance Money Market Account. Consult your tax advisor for more information.