Which is better, comprehensive plan or high-deductible plan with HSA?

Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) were created by the Medicare bill signed by President Bush on December 8, 2003. HSAs are a form of medical savings account that must be accompanied by a high-deductible health insurance plan. HSAs allow individuals/employers to set aside money on a pre-tax or tax-deductible basis and then withdraw the money tax-free to pay qualifying medical expenses. Use this calculator to help compare a traditional, low-deductible health plan to a high-deductible health plan accompanied by an HSA to cover out-of-pocket expenses.
Comprehensive Health Plan
Deductible ($) 
Coinsurance (%) 
Maximum annual out-of-pocket (OOP) ($) 
Monthly insurance premium ($) 
High-Deductible Health Plan with HSA
Deductible ($) 
Coinsurance after deductible is met (%) 
Maximum annual out-of-pocket (OOP) ($) 
Monthly insurance premium ($) 
Other Assumptions
Anticipated yearly medical expenses
(incurred by one individual) ($)
 
Marginal tax rate (state/federal plus 7.65% SS/Medicare) (%)help
Plan type 
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