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Introduced
03/28/2019
03/28/2019
In Committee
03/28/2019
03/28/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
Permits health savings accounts, medical savings accounts, and employer reimbursements for medications to be used for over-the-counter drugs. The bill also removes the limit on employee contributions to flexible spending accounts offered under specified health plans established pursuant to a pretax salary reduction agreement with an employer (i.e., cafeteria plans). Further, the bill requires the Food and Drug Administration to give priority review, at no cost, to applications for modifications to already-approved contraceptive drugs that are intended for routine use and available over the counter. Such drugs, however, must require a prescription for individuals under the age of 18.
AI Summary
This bill, the Allowing Greater Access to Safe and Effective Contraception Act, has several key provisions. It requires the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to prioritize and waive fees for review of applications to make certain contraceptive drugs available over-the-counter for individuals 18 and older, while maintaining a prescription requirement for those under 18. The bill also repeals the tax on over-the-counter medications for health savings accounts (HSAs), Archer medical savings accounts (MSAs), and health flexible spending arrangements (FSAs). Additionally, it removes the limit on employee contributions to health FSAs offered through pretax salary reduction agreements with employers.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (on 03/28/2019)
Official Document
bill text
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/930/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s930/BILLS-116s930is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s930/BILLS-116s930is.pdf.pdf |
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