Us Congress Senate Bill SB1944

Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 6/4/25
• Refer: 6/4/25

Caption

Employee Access to Worksite Health Services Act

Impact

The bill is designed to clarify eligibility for HSAs, ensuring that receiving services from on-site healthcare facilities does not disqualify individuals from contributing to their HSAs. As a result, employees will have the opportunity to pre-fund medical expenses through tax-exempt contributions. This adjustment could encourage companies to develop and maintain worksite health clinics, ultimately fostering a healthier workforce and potentially lowering long-term healthcare costs for both employers and employees.

Summary

SB1944, known as the Employee Access to Worksite Health Services Act, aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals who receive certain healthcare services through worksite health clinics to make pre-tax contributions to a health savings account (HSA). This legislative change is expected to enhance access to healthcare financing for employees using employer-provided healthcare services, potentially leading to increased utilization of preventive care and reducing out-of-pocket expenses for employees.

Contention

A notable point of contention surrounding SB1944 is the potential for increased financial strain on smaller businesses that might find it difficult to establish or maintain the necessary healthcare facilities. Critics argue that while the bill could foster better health outcomes, it may not adequately address the support needed for smaller employers to comply with the new tax provisions, leading to disparities in healthcare access between large corporations and small businesses. There are also concerns regarding the scope of services that would qualify under this amendment, especially regarding treatments related to chronic illnesses and the standardization of care across different employment sectors.