âthe removal of a negative stimulus following a responseâ. Scratching an insect bite that itches (reinforces scratching behavior by removing itch). Rubbing itchy eyes (reinforces rubbing behavior by removing itch). Daydreaming or doodling in boring class (reinforces daydreaming behavior by removing boredom).
The amount you or anyone else can contribute to your HSA depends on the type of high-deductible health plan (HDHP) you have, your age, the date you become an eligible individual, and the date you cease to be an eligible individual are also considered.
You and a spouse can contribute a total of $6,900 to an HSA in 2018, plus a catch-up contribution if you're 55 or older. And thanks to a quirk in the law, an adult child covered under the family's high-deductible health policy may also be able to contribute $6,900 to his or her own HSA.