Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB6857

Introduced
12/19/23  

Caption

Simplify and Expand Health Savings Accounts Act

Impact

If enacted, HB 6857 would significantly alter how HSAs operate within the United States, increasing the deductible limits for contributions based on insurance coverage types. This modification can enhance the attractiveness of HSAs, particularly for individuals over 55 years old, who would be able to contribute more to their HSAs. Moreover, the bill introduces provisions for individuals to have their premiums subsidized through HSAs which could lead to higher enrollment in HSAs and better healthcare financing options. The removal of certain exclusions and modifications to rollover provisions could further stimulate the use of HSAs as a viable savings tool for medical expenses.

Summary

House Bill 6857, titled the 'Simplify and Expand Health Savings Accounts Act', aims to modernize the regulations governing health savings accounts (HSAs) by enhancing tax benefits, contributing limits, and rollover rules. This legislation seeks to improve access to HSAs by enabling unused premium tax credits to be deposited into HSAs, thus expanding their utilization and providing individuals with greater financial flexibility in managing healthcare costs. Additionally, the bill contains provisions to allow contributions from flexible spending accounts and health reimbursement arrangements to be rolled over into HSAs without tax implications, thereby encouraging more Americans to save for medical expenses.

Contention

Despite its objectives, HB 6857 has sparked discussions regarding its potential benefits and drawbacks. Proponents argue that expanding HSAs will empower individuals by providing them with more control over their healthcare spending, ultimately fostering a more consumer-driven approach to health services. Conversely, critics express concern about the long-term sustainability of HSAs, particularly regarding low-income individuals who may struggle to contribute to such accounts or lack the resources to take advantage of the tax benefits. Additionally, opponents warn that increasing reliance on HSAs could detract from broader insurance coverage strategies and exacerbate health inequities.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

US SB5297

Health Savings Accounts For All Act of 2024

US HB313

Small Business Emergency Savings Accounts Act of 2023 This bill allows a new tax deduction from gross income for amounts paid into a small business emergency savings account. Such savings accounts are established exclusively to pay the qualified disaster and public health emergency expenses of the account beneficiary. The bill defines qualified disaster and public health emergency expenses as disaster loss replacement expenses, disaster recovery operations expenses, and public health emergency expenses.

US HB106

Relating to Catastrophe Savings Accounts; expands allowable expenses

US SB73

Relating to Catastrophe Savings Accounts; expands allowable expenses

US HB312

Emergency Savings Accounts Act of 2023 This bill allows an individual taxpayer occupying a residence a deduction from gross income for up to $5,000 of amounts paid into such taxpayer's emergency savings account. The bill defines emergency savings account as an account established exclusively to pay the qualified disaster and public health emergency expenses of the account beneficiary. The bill defines qualified disaster and public health emergency expenses as disaster mitigation expenses, disaster recovery expenses, public health emergency expenses, and unemployment-related expenses.

US HB2959

Health Savings Act of 2023

US HB7162

401Kids Savings Account Act of 2024

US HB6772

Expanding Access to Retirement Savings for Caregivers Act

US SB1158

Health Savings Act of 2023

US HB3186

Universal Savings Account Act of 2025

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