Simplify and Expand Health Savings Accounts Act

12/19/2024, 9:07 AM
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Bill 118 hr 6857, also known as the Simplify and Expand Health Savings Accounts Act, aims to make changes to the current laws surrounding Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) in the United States.

The bill proposes several key changes to HSAs, including increasing the annual contribution limits for individuals and families, allowing for catch-up contributions for individuals over the age of 55, and expanding the list of eligible medical expenses that can be paid for using HSA funds.

Additionally, the bill seeks to simplify the rules and regulations surrounding HSAs, making it easier for individuals to understand and utilize these accounts for their healthcare needs. Overall, the Simplify and Expand Health Savings Accounts Act aims to make HSAs more accessible and beneficial for individuals and families, providing them with greater flexibility and control over their healthcare expenses.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 6857

Introduced on
2023-12-19

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

12/19/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Bill 118 hr 6857, also known as the Simplify and Expand Health Savings Accounts Act, aims to make changes to the current laws surrounding Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) in the United States.

The bill proposes several key changes to HSAs, including increasing the annual contribution limits for individuals and families, allowing for catch-up contributions for individuals over the age of 55, and expanding the list of eligible medical expenses that can be paid for using HSA funds.

Additionally, the bill seeks to simplify the rules and regulations surrounding HSAs, making it easier for individuals to understand and utilize these accounts for their healthcare needs. Overall, the Simplify and Expand Health Savings Accounts Act aims to make HSAs more accessible and beneficial for individuals and families, providing them with greater flexibility and control over their healthcare expenses.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modernize health savings accounts, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Taxation

Comments

APPROVED
ZB
Zaniyah Beard
@pomegranate_seed_crab_boil_white_mustard04030
I don't think this bill is gonna help much. Seems like it's just gonna make things more complicated. I'm not sure how this is gonna benefit anyone in the long run. Just seems like a lot of unnecessary changes. #HRBill6857 #HealthSavingsAccountsAct

Recent Activity

Latest Action12/17/2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.