“MSA” stands for Medical Savings Account

An MSA, or Medical Savings Account, is one type of Medicare Advantage plan.

MSA

PPO

PFFS

HMO POS

HMO

SNP

A Combo Plan

MSAs cover Medicare Parts A and B expenses via

a $0 premium high-deductible health plan

plus a special, IRS-approved savings bank account.

MSAs Are Similar to HSAs

Many people know about HSAs, or Health Savings Accounts.

MSAs are generally similar to HSAs. The biggest difference? Only the health plan can contribute funds in an MSA; members and/or their group cannot make contributions like in an HSA.