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What are the employee benefits-related numbers and thresholds we need to know going into 2026?

Authored by Bukaty Companies on Nov 24, 2025 8:52:54 AM

From contribution limits to carryover amounts, we’ve compiled an easy reference sheet for noteworthy numbers impacting 2026 employer benefit plan compliance.

   
  High-deductible health plans (HDHPs)  
  Maximum out-of-pocket   
      Self-only   $8,500
      Family   $17,000
  Minimum deductible   
      Self-only   $1,700
      Family   $3,400
  Health savings accounts (HSAs)   
  Maximum annual contribution   
      Self-only   $4,400
      Family   $8,750
  Maximum annual catch-up contribution for those aged 55+   $1,000
  Health flexible spending accounts (FSAs)   
  Maximum annual contribution    $3,400
  Maximum carryover limit to 2027, if permitted by the plan   $680
  Dependent care flexible spending account limits  
  Maximum annual contribution  
      Single parent or married, filing jointly   $7,500
     Married, filing separately  $3,750
  Direct primary care membership HSA-fund allowance  
  Maximum monthly allowance  
      Self-only   $150
      Family  $300

Don't leave your health plan compliance up to chance. Our team takes a holistic approach to help employers refine employee benefits and HR operations, keeping pace with ever-evolving requirements and regulations

 

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