Health Savings Accounts Rise 30 Percent at Chase in 2009

45 percent increase in use of investment service

NEW YORK--(EON: Enhanced Online News)--Chase today announced that its Health Savings Account (HSA) business has grown by 30 percent over the last year, adding more than 115,000 accounts and $220 million in deposits. Chase now has more than 500,000 account holders who hold over $740 million in their HSAs.

“Upgrading features such as online bill pay, automatic funds transfers for investing, and enhanced reporting for employers provides increased flexibility for accountholders and clients.”

Much of the growth came through Chase’s partnerships with national and regional health plans and by offering its HSA program directly to employers. Chase gained 700 new clients in 2009, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small businesses across the U.S.

“We continue to innovate to meet the needs of our customers,” said David Josephs, managing director at J.P. Morgan, which manages the Chase HSA. “Upgrading features such as online bill pay, automatic funds transfers for investing, and enhanced reporting for employers provides increased flexibility for accountholders and clients.”

Customers are taking advantage of the long-term savings benefit the HSA offers. Chase saw a 45 percent increase in customers who began investing their balances in one or more of the mutual funds offered through its investment program.

Helping clients

The bank developed a comprehensive adoption kit to help companies educate their employees on how to take advantage of account features, maximize their tax savings and contributions, and learn about federal and state tax requirements.

Chase HSA customers can now log on to the secure website and transfer funds directly from their checking or savings account to their HSA. They can also pay their medical expenses online from their HSA, avoiding the hassle of writing and mailing checks.

About J.P. Morgan Healthcare Solutions

J.P. Morgan Healthcare Solutions provides a comprehensive suite of products, services and financial settlement tools for consumers, insurers, physicians, hospitals and other healthcare providers through two core businesses – Consumer-Directed Healthcare and Business-to-Business Solutions. J.P. Morgan Healthcare Solutions is part of the firm’s Treasury Services business. With more than 50,000 clients and a presence in 39 countries, J.P. Morgan Treasury Services (JPM TS) is the world’s largest provider of treasury management services. JPM TS is a division of JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., member FDIC. More information can be found at www.jpmorgan.com/ts.