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Health Savings for Seniors Act

12/29/2022, 11:03 PM

Summary of Bill HR 7435

Bill 117 HR 7435, also known as the Health Savings for Seniors Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to provide additional support for seniors in managing their healthcare expenses.

One key provision of the bill is the expansion of Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) for seniors. HSAs are tax-advantaged accounts that individuals can use to save money for medical expenses. This bill would allow seniors to contribute more money to their HSAs each year, helping them to better prepare for healthcare costs in retirement.

Additionally, the Health Savings for Seniors Act aims to increase access to telehealth services for seniors. Telehealth allows individuals to receive medical care remotely, which can be especially beneficial for seniors who may have difficulty traveling to in-person appointments. By expanding access to telehealth services, this bill seeks to improve healthcare outcomes for seniors and reduce overall healthcare costs. Overall, the Health Savings for Seniors Act is focused on providing seniors with the tools and resources they need to better manage their healthcare expenses. By expanding HSAs and increasing access to telehealth services, this bill aims to support the health and well-being of older Americans.

Congressional Summary of HR 7435

Health Savings for Seniors Act

This bill permits a Medicare beneficiary to participate in and contribute to health savings accounts.

Current Status of Bill HR 7435

Bill HR 7435 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 7, 2022. Bill HR 7435 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on April 7, 2022.  Bill HR 7435's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of April 7, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7435

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
4
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
4
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7435

Primary Policy Focus

Taxation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7435

Health Savings for Seniors Act
Health Savings for Seniors Act
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that coverage under Medicare is permissible for purposes of contributions to health savings accounts.

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