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Health Savings Account Act

USA116th CongressHR-457| House 
| Updated: 1/10/2019
Jeff Fortenberry

Jeff Fortenberry

Republican Representative

Nebraska

Ways and Means Committee, Health Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Health Savings Account Act This bill modifies the requirements for 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
Jan 10, 2019
Introduced in House
Jan 10, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jan 10, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • January 10, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • January 10, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • January 10, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

Health care costs and insuranceHealth promotion and preventive careIncome tax deductionsIncome tax exclusionMedical tests and diagnostic methods

Health Savings Account Act

USA116th CongressHR-457| House 
| Updated: 1/10/2019
Health Savings Account Act This bill modifies the requirements for 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
Jan 10, 2019
Introduced in House
Jan 10, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jan 10, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • January 10, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • January 10, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • January 10, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jeff Fortenberry

Jeff Fortenberry

Republican Representative

Nebraska

Ways and Means Committee, Health Subcommittee

Taxation

  • 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