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What’s the difference between an HSA and an HPA? A guide for employers

October 15, 2026 · 7 min read

Benefits BasicsHSA vs LPFSA: What employers need to knowCompare HSA vs LPFSA benefits, eligibility, eligible expenses, and key differences. See how offering both can give employees more ways to manage healthcare costs.6 min readBenefits BasicsHRA vs. HSA: How to choose the right account for your benefits strategyCompare HRA vs. HSA benefits, including ownership, contributions, tax advantages, portability, and long-term savings potential. Learn what employers should consider when choosing an HRA or HSA.7 min readBenefits BasicsEverything you need to know about Trump AccountsLearn what Trump Accounts are, how they work, and what they could mean for your employees' healthcare and savings benefits.12 min readBenefits BasicsEverything you need to know about Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsDependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (DCFSAs) can help families keep up with rising child and elder care costs. Find out how DCFSAs work, who is eligible, and how employees can take advantage of pre-tax savings to pay for care.8 min readBenefits BasicsEverything you need to know about Health Payment AccountsDiscover how Health Payment Accounts (HPAs) can help employees better afford healthcare expenses and streamline employer costs. An employer-sponsored benefit, an HPA can help employees cover out-of-pocket costs and plan flexible repayments.7 min readBenefits BasicsWebinar recap: 10 essential HSA questions answeredFrom maximizing contributions to understanding qualified expenses, we answer members' top 10 questions on how to take full advantage of HSAs to work toward their health and financial security. 7 min readBenefits BasicsWhat benefits pros need to know about HSA tax filingBe prepared for tax season with helpful resources to assist your employees with the information to make reporting tax-deductible HSA contributions and other filing tasks easier.3 min readBenefits BasicsHow can an HSA or FSA be used to pay for dental services?Employees often wonder about what a Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA) covers for dental services. Here’s a look at all the ways an HSA or FSA can help people spend smarter and save on eligible dental care expenses.6 min readBenefits BasicsClear savings: HSA and FSA coverage for vision servicesYou can use your HSA and FSA for a wide range of vision care. Here’s the scoop on eligible expenses for prescription sunglasses, contacts, eye exams, and more.4 min read