Can my employees contribute directly to their account, outside of payroll? Yes, employees can make direct contributions from their linked external bank accounts from within their Dashboard. Updated: August 19, 2021 17:10 Related articles How does money get into my HSA account? How do I schedule employer contributions for one employee in the Dashboard? What is Section 125, and why do I need it? What if I want to cancel a payment? Are employer contributions tax-deductible?