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Introduced
04/27/2023
04/27/2023
In Committee
04/28/2023
04/28/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve access to health care through expanded health savings accounts, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Health Savings Act of 2023, aims to improve access to health care through expanded health savings accounts (HSAs). Key provisions include:
- Renaming "high deductible health plans" to "HSA-qualified health plans" to clarify terminology.
- Allowing both spouses to make catch-up contributions to the same HSA account.
- Expanding eligibility for HSAs to individuals enrolled in Medicare Part A, members of health care sharing ministries, and those with access to on-site medical clinics.
- Permitting the use of HSA funds to purchase health insurance, including certain Medicare plans.
- Providing special rules for medical expenses incurred before an HSA is established and for preventive care prescription drugs.
- Enhancing coordination between HSAs, flexible spending accounts (FSAs), and health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs).
- Increasing the maximum contribution limit for HSAs to match the deductible and out-of-pocket limitation.
- Treating certain exercise equipment, fitness programs, nutritional supplements, and provider fees as qualified medical expenses.
The overall goal of the bill is to make HSAs more accessible and flexible, allowing individuals greater control over their healthcare spending and planning.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 04/28/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/2959/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr2959/BILLS-118hr2959ih.pdf |
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