HSA Information for Employers

Contributions to an HSA can come from any source:

• Employee tax-deductible contributions (made directly to HSA)
• Employee salary-reduced contributions (see note)
• Employer pre-tax contributions (see note)
• One-time-only transfer from an IRA, Flex Spending Account or Health Reimbursement Account (if allowable by employer)

NOTE: The employer will need to contact Employee Benefit Data Services (EBDS) in order to establish an agreement to make salary-reduced or church contributions to an HSA on behalf of the employee. EBDS contact info: www.ebdsbenefits.com/eHSA, 1-800-860-EBDS.

Establishing your group billing with EBDS:

1. Instruct all employees who are enrolled in the Health Saver 2600 and who would like to open a BlueAccount^sm HSA, to sign up for the account through the Highmark BCBS Web site.  Employees must log in and enroll online. 
2. Access the EBDS Web site at www.ebdsbenefits.com/eHSA and print the Single Point Billing New Group Information Sheet and Service Agreement.
3. Complete the Single Point Billing New Group Information Sheet and Service Agreement and fax it to the attention of EBDS Single Point Billing at 412-394-9669. Please allow 30 days for the setup of your group.
4. Upon completion of your service agreement, you will receive confirmation from EBDS that your banking arrangements are set up. You will be provided a password to access the Web site: www.ebdsbenefits.com/eHSA.
5. Proceed with processing your Health Savings Contributions by following instructions on the Web site.