HMO+FSA or HDHP+HSA?

I've been debating about this and have talked to AI. But AI seems to flip-flop a lot depending on what information I give it. I'm trying to get some other input people that are smarter than me and AI to see if I should stick with HMO+FSA+Brokerage.

I have about 10 or 20 years before retirement. It really depends on what my money would look like 10 years from now and if I don't want to work anymore.

So far, no plans of moving out of state during retirement, so state taxes will still apply.

Details of the plan:

HMO+FSA

HMO: $0/month premium

FSA: $1.5K/yr - Can rollover unused funds

Medical-related supplies: $0/yr since covered by insurance

Medical/Vision/Dental-related costs: ~$1K/yr (using FSA)

State taxes: FSA contributions are deducted from my income.

HDHP+HSA

HDHP: ~$100/month premium

HSA: $4.4K/yr (~$1.3K/yr employer contribution)

Medical-related supplies: ~$1K/yr

Vision/Dental-related costs: ~$1K/yr

State taxes: HSA contributions are not deducted from my income. The gains and dividends are taxed.

Deductible: $1,750/yr

Out-of-pocket maximum: $3,750/yr

Posted Jul 26, 2026, 11:48 PM UTC

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