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A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand eligibility for health savings accounts, and for other purposes.

7/26/2024, 10:56 AM

Summary of Bill S 4771

Bill 118 s 4771, also known as the Health Savings Account Expansion Act, aims to make changes to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 in order to broaden the eligibility criteria for health savings accounts (HSAs).

The bill proposes to increase the maximum contribution limits for HSAs, allowing individuals to save more money tax-free for medical expenses. It also seeks to expand the types of expenses that can be covered by HSAs, including over-the-counter medications and certain preventive care services.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to allow individuals who are enrolled in high deductible health plans to contribute to their HSAs even if they are also covered by a spouse's flexible spending account. This change would provide more flexibility for families to save for medical expenses. Overall, the Health Savings Account Expansion Act aims to make HSAs more accessible and useful for individuals and families looking to save for healthcare expenses. It is a bipartisan effort to improve healthcare affordability and flexibility for Americans.

Current Status of Bill S 4771

Bill S 4771 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 25, 2024. Bill S 4771 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 25, 2024.  Bill S 4771's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of July 25, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4771

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4771

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4771

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand eligibility for health savings accounts, and for other purposes.
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand eligibility for health savings accounts, and for other purposes.

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