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Health Freedom and Flexibility Act

1/18/2024, 11:08 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 677

Health Freedom and Flexibility Act

This bill revises provisions relating to health savings accounts (HSAs), including to

  • eliminate the requirement that a participant in an HSA be enrolled in a high deductible health plan;
  • repeal certain limitations on deductions for contributions to HSAs;
  • repeal rules relating to eligible individuals who participate in HSAs;
  • repeal the limitation on use of HSAs to purchase health insurance;
  • include certain medical items as medical expenses for HSA purposes, including menstrual care products, over-the-counter medicines, and medically necessary items;
  • include as HSA-eligible medical expenses, direct primary care, exercise equipment, and dental care items; and
  • prohibit the use of HSAs to pay for abortions or for insurance that includes coverage for abortions.

Current Status of Bill HR 677

Bill HR 677 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 31, 2023. Bill HR 677 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 31, 2023.  Bill HR 677's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of January 31, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 677

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 677

Primary Policy Focus

Taxation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 677

Health Freedom and Flexibility Act
Health Freedom and Flexibility Act
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make improvements to Health Savings Accounts.

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