To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modernize health savings accounts.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill significantly expands who can use Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and how much they can contribute. Currently, people on Medicare Part A, veterans receiving VA healthcare, and those using Indian Health Service cannot contribute to HSAs. This bill removes those barriers and also raises contribution limits to match out-of-pocket maximums.
Who Benefits and How
Seniors on Medicare who want to continue saving in HSAs benefit by being allowed to contribute even after age 65. Veterans benefit by being able to use HSAs while also accessing some VA benefits. Native Americans using Indian Health Service gain HSA access. Middle and upper-income families benefit from higher contribution limits that provide greater tax-advantaged savings. Health insurance companies offering Bronze and catastrophic plans gain new customers who can now pair these plans with HSAs.
Who Bears the Burden and How
The federal government bears the cost through reduced tax revenue from increased tax-deductible HSA contributions. Estimates suggest this could reduce federal revenue by billions over 10 years. No private entities face new costs or regulations.
Key Provisions
- Allows Medicare Part A beneficiaries (age 65+) to contribute to HSAs
- Permits veterans and Indian Health Service recipients to use HSAs
- Increases HSA contribution limits to match high deductible plan out-of-pocket maximums
- Allows Bronze and catastrophic ACA plans to qualify for HSA eligibility
- Creates safe harbor for mental health services (first $500 without deductible)
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Expands eligibility for Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) by allowing Medicare beneficiaries, veterans, and Indian Health Service recipients to contribute, while increasing contribution limits and expanding qualifying health plan options.
Key Policy Areas
Healthcare, Taxation, Medicare, Veterans Affairs, Indian Affairs
Primary Purpose
Expands eligibility for Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) by allowing Medicare beneficiaries, veterans, and Indian Health Service recipients to contribute, while increasing contribution limits and expanding qualifying health plan options.
Policy Domains
Health Savings Account Modernization Act
Identified Gains
- Medicare beneficiaries age 65+
- Veterans without service-connected disabilities
- Native Americans using Indian Health Service
- High-income families seeking tax-advantaged savings
- Health insurance companies offering Bronze/catastrophic plans
- Married couples with HSAs
Identified Costs
- Federal government (reduced tax revenue)
Legislative Progress
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Stakeholder Effects
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Consumers with Bronze or catastrophic ACA plans, HSA account holders, especially high-income families, HSA holders needing long-term care services
Financial services firms managing HSAs, HSA custodians and administrators, Health insurance companies offering Bronze and catastrophic plans
Federal government tax revenue, Indian Health Service, Veterans Affairs healthcare system
Mental health service providers
Long-term care providers
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
Includes Bronze plans and catastrophic plans under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
Includes qualified long-term care services as defined in section 7702B(c)
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