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To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the maximum contribution limit for health savings accounts, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-1280| House 
| Updated: 3/1/2017
Jeff Fortenberry

Jeff Fortenberry

Republican Representative

Nebraska

Ways and Means Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Health Savings Account Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to health savings accounts (HSAs), to: (1) increase the maximum contribution limits for HSAs to match the sum of the annual deductible and out-of-pocket expenses permitted under a high deductible health plan, (2) allow individuals who receive primary care services in exchange for a fixed periodic fee or payment to participate in an HSA, and (3) permit HSAs to be used for fitness center memberships. The bill also allows a medical care tax deduction for periodic provider fees, including: (1) periodic fees paid to a primary care physician for a defined set of medical services or the right to receive medical services on an as-needed basis; and (2) pre-paid primary care services designed to screen for, diagnose, cure, mitigate, treat, or prevent disease and promote wellness.
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Timeline
Mar 1, 2017
Introduced in House
Mar 1, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • March 1, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • March 1, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

Related Bills

  • S 115-403: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve access to health care through expanded health savings accounts, and for other purposes.
  • HR 115-1175: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve access to health care through expanded health savings accounts, and for other purposes.
Health care costs and insuranceHealth promotion and preventive careIncome tax deductionsIncome tax exclusionMedical tests and diagnostic methods

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the maximum contribution limit for health savings accounts, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-1280| House 
| Updated: 3/1/2017
Health Savings Account Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to health savings accounts (HSAs), to: (1) increase the maximum contribution limits for HSAs to match the sum of the annual deductible and out-of-pocket expenses permitted under a high deductible health plan, (2) allow individuals who receive primary care services in exchange for a fixed periodic fee or payment to participate in an HSA, and (3) permit HSAs to be used for fitness center memberships. The bill also allows a medical care tax deduction for periodic provider fees, including: (1) periodic fees paid to a primary care physician for a defined set of medical services or the right to receive medical services on an as-needed basis; and (2) pre-paid primary care services designed to screen for, diagnose, cure, mitigate, treat, or prevent disease and promote wellness.
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Timeline
Mar 1, 2017
Introduced in House
Mar 1, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • March 1, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • March 1, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jeff Fortenberry

Jeff Fortenberry

Republican Representative

Nebraska

Ways and Means Committee

Taxation

Related Bills

  • S 115-403: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve access to health care through expanded health savings accounts, and for other purposes.
  • HR 115-1175: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve access to health care through expanded health savings accounts, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Health care costs and insuranceHealth promotion and preventive careIncome tax deductionsIncome tax exclusionMedical tests and diagnostic methods