Bank of America found that women’s HSA balances are 15% lower than men’s

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Saving for retirement is a life-long challenge, and one that seems to be harder for women. While they live on average five years longer than men, they’re saving less.

Bank of America analyzed 565,000 health savings accounts (HSAs), looking at utilization trends across genders and generations. Women’s HSA balances are 15% lower than men’s, with women more likely to spend their HSA savings before retirement and contribute less to their accounts. Overall, men’s average net HSA savings was $128 higher in 2022, and over the years that gap begins to add up. 

Deanna Cuadra
Senior Reporter

Deanna Cuadra is a senior reporter at Employee Benefit News. Her work covers healthcare, U.S. policy and reform, challenges faced by women and parents in the workplace and innovation in work culture … Read full bio


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