A bill to establish Medicare flex fund accounts and for other purposes.

12/20/2024, 11:56 AM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Bill 118 s 5633, also known as the Medicare Flex Fund Accounts Act, is a proposed piece of legislation in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to create Medicare flex fund accounts, which would allow individuals to set aside money for medical expenses that are not covered by traditional Medicare.

Under this bill, individuals would be able to contribute to these flex fund accounts on a tax-free basis, similar to a health savings account. The funds in these accounts could be used to pay for a variety of medical expenses, such as prescription drugs, medical devices, and certain types of treatments that are not covered by Medicare.

In addition to establishing these flex fund accounts, the bill also includes provisions for increasing transparency and accountability in the Medicare program. It aims to ensure that Medicare funds are being used efficiently and effectively to provide quality healthcare to beneficiaries. Overall, the Medicare Flex Fund Accounts Act seeks to provide individuals with more flexibility and control over their healthcare expenses, while also promoting greater transparency and accountability in the Medicare program.
Congress
118

Number
S - 5633

Introduced on
2024-12-19

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Bill 118 s 5633, also known as the Medicare Flex Fund Accounts Act, is a proposed piece of legislation in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to create Medicare flex fund accounts, which would allow individuals to set aside money for medical expenses that are not covered by traditional Medicare.

Under this bill, individuals would be able to contribute to these flex fund accounts on a tax-free basis, similar to a health savings account. The funds in these accounts could be used to pay for a variety of medical expenses, such as prescription drugs, medical devices, and certain types of treatments that are not covered by Medicare.

In addition to establishing these flex fund accounts, the bill also includes provisions for increasing transparency and accountability in the Medicare program. It aims to ensure that Medicare funds are being used efficiently and effectively to provide quality healthcare to beneficiaries. Overall, the Medicare Flex Fund Accounts Act seeks to provide individuals with more flexibility and control over their healthcare expenses, while also promoting greater transparency and accountability in the Medicare program.

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Latest Action12/19/2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.