Move HSA $ to Roth IRA?

[FutureInternist]

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I have approximately 20,000 sitting in an HSA that I did not use for medical expenses already incurred.
Paid out of pocket at that time (gotta get them SWA points 😉).
The financial report I get from my work, something I didn't really pay attention to initially, seems to indicate that the HSA $ is NOT being invested in a Vanguard Target date fund (as the 403b & 457 are), and it's return was listed at something < 1%.
My understanding is that the date of the medical expense is not limited so I should be able to now take the money out.

With that in mind, it seems to make sense to withdraw the $ & open 2 IRAs (@ $ 5500 each, one for wife) & invest rest in child's 529.

Thoughts?

Thanks.

 

[SigmaFS]

Sounds like non-qualified HSA distribution subject to a 20% penalty and taxed as ordinary income. Ask HR what other HSA investment options are available.

 

[FutureInternist]

But if I use it to reimburse myself for previously paid (from personal funds) medical bills, then would that not qualify?

 

[SigmaFS]

Sorry, there's no deadline as to when you can reimbursement yourself. Just keep the receipts.

 

[FutureInternist]

👍

 

[ThoracicGuy]

But if I use it to reimburse myself for previously paid (from personal funds) medical bills, then would that not qualify?

You should be able to move to any hsa provider you want.

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