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To allow individuals to elect to receive contributions to a health savings account in lieu of reduced cost-sharing under health insurance obtained through a health insurance Exchange.
2/11/2025, 9:05 AM
Summary of Bill HR 1157
Bill 119 hr 1157, also known as the Health Savings Account Expansion Act, aims to give individuals the option to receive contributions to a health savings account (HSA) instead of reduced cost-sharing under health insurance obtained through a health insurance Exchange.
This bill would allow individuals to have more control over their healthcare expenses by choosing to receive contributions to an HSA, which is a tax-advantaged savings account that can be used to pay for qualified medical expenses. By opting for contributions to an HSA, individuals can save money for future healthcare needs and have more flexibility in how they manage their healthcare costs.
The bill does not mandate that individuals choose to receive contributions to an HSA instead of reduced cost-sharing, but rather gives them the option to make this choice. This flexibility could benefit individuals who prefer to have more control over their healthcare spending and savings. Overall, the Health Savings Account Expansion Act aims to empower individuals to make informed decisions about their healthcare finances and provide them with additional options for managing their healthcare costs.
This bill would allow individuals to have more control over their healthcare expenses by choosing to receive contributions to an HSA, which is a tax-advantaged savings account that can be used to pay for qualified medical expenses. By opting for contributions to an HSA, individuals can save money for future healthcare needs and have more flexibility in how they manage their healthcare costs.
The bill does not mandate that individuals choose to receive contributions to an HSA instead of reduced cost-sharing, but rather gives them the option to make this choice. This flexibility could benefit individuals who prefer to have more control over their healthcare spending and savings. Overall, the Health Savings Account Expansion Act aims to empower individuals to make informed decisions about their healthcare finances and provide them with additional options for managing their healthcare costs.
Current Status of Bill HR 1157
Bill HR 1157 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 10, 2025. Bill HR 1157 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 10, 2025. Bill HR 1157's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of February 10, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1157
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1157
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1157
To allow individuals to elect to receive contributions to a health savings account in lieu of reduced cost-sharing under health insurance obtained through a health insurance Exchange.
To allow individuals to elect to receive contributions to a health savings account in lieu of reduced cost-sharing under health insurance obtained through a health insurance Exchange.
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