Health Savings Account (HSA)

Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are tax-advantaged accounts designed specifically for healthcare expenses, allowing you to save and pay for medical costs in a way that maximizes your financial benefits.

Health Savings Accounts (HSA) in Wisconsin & Minnesota

Secure your future healthcare expenses with a Health Savings Account (HSA) from Forward Bank, available to residents in Wisconsin and Minnesota. This tax-advantaged savings account allows you to save and grow your funds for qualified medical expenses while benefiting from tax-free contributions, growth, and withdrawals. When a qualified medical payment is due, pay for it with the funds in your HSA account using your free debit card.

Features of a health savings account (HSA):

  • No minimum to open and no monthly fees: Open your account with no minimum balance and enjoy no monthly fees.
  • Tax-advantaged savings: Your contributions go in tax-free, grow tax-deferred, and withdrawals are tax-free for eligible expenses, allowing your savings to increase steadily with monthly posted interest and no minimum balance required to earn.
  • Unlimited transactions: Enjoy the freedom of unlimited transactions, so you can manage your business operations without worrying about additional costs or restrictions.
  • Free debit card: Access your funds easily and make purchases conveniently with a free debit card, giving you more flexibility in managing day-to-day expenses.
  • Digital banking access: Manage your savings anytime, anywhere with our online and mobile banking options.

Health Savings Account Interest Rates

Effective Date: 1/18/2025

Interst rates for Checking Accounts.
AccountMinimum to OpenInterest RateAPY**Minimum to Earn APY**
AccountHealth Savings Account*Minimum to Open$0Interest Rate0.05APY**0.05Minimum to Earn APY** $0
AccountHealth Savings Account*Minimum to Open$0Interest Rate0.05APY**0.05Minimum to Earn APY**$2,500

These interest rates are subject to change without advance notice.

APY assumes interest is added to account.

Term Certificates of Deposit and IRA’s may be subject to early withdrawal penalty.

**APY=Annual Percentage Yield.

*Rates could change after account is opened.

† APY is paid on balances up to, and including, $15,000.00 provided all other account requirements are met for the current statement cycle. For balances $15,000.01 and above, the interest rate and APY of 0.01% will be paid on the portion of your daily balance that is $15,000.00 or greater. If requirements are not met, the interest rate of 0.01% APY will be applied to all balance amounts.

Moving Your Savings Forward

Whether you’re looking to open a new Health Savings Account (HSA) or switch from your current one, our local team is here to guide you through the process, help you determine eligibility, and ensure you choose the right account to meet your healthcare savings needs.

Choose the Best Personal Savings Account for You

  • Statement Savings
  • Health Savings Account
  • IRA
  • Minimum to Open
  • Monthly Fee
  • Monthly Transactions
  • Interest Rate
  • Minimum Balance to Earn Interest
  • Debit Card
  • Digital Banking
  • Overdraft Protection

Insurance and Investment products are *Not FDIC Insured *No Bank Guarantee *May Lose Value *Not Insured by Any Federal Government Agency *Not a Deposit