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Im a single parent with HDHP coverage but have child/relative that can be claimed as a dependent for tax purposes, and this dependent also has non-HDHP coverage. Am I still eligible for an HSA?

April 26, 2017child claimed coverage dependent HDHP non-hdhp parent purposes relative tax

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Im a single parent with HDHP coverage but have child/relative that can be claimed as a dependent for tax purposes, and this dependent also has non-HDHP coverage. Am I still eligible for an HSA?

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Yes, you are still eligible for an HSA. Your dependents non-HDHP coverage does not affect your eligibility, even if they are covered by your HDHP. You can contribute up to the amount of your HDHP deductible to your HSA.