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US HR4177

US HR4177
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Medicare beneficiaries participating in a Medicare Advantage MSA to contribute their own money to their MSA.


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Introduced
03/06/2014
In Committee
03/06/2014
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2015

Introduced Session

113th Congress

Bill Summary

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Medicare beneficiaries participating in a Medicare Advantage MSA to contribute their own money to their MSA.

AI Summary

This bill, titled "To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Medicare beneficiaries participating in a Medicare Advantage MSA to contribute their own money to their MSA," proposes to change existing tax law to permit individuals enrolled in a Medicare Advantage Medical Savings Account (MSA) to deposit their own funds into this account. A Medicare Advantage MSA is a type of health savings account offered through Medicare Advantage plans, designed to help beneficiaries pay for healthcare costs. Currently, these accounts may have limitations on who can contribute and how much. This legislation aims to remove those limitations, allowing Medicare beneficiaries to actively contribute their personal savings to their Medicare Advantage MSA, likely to cover medical expenses or save for future healthcare needs. The changes would take effect for tax years beginning after the bill is enacted into law.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (on 03/06/2014)

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