HOUSE 2808117th CongressReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Health Freedom and Flexibility Act
- Last Action
- 4/22/2021
Actions
- 2021-04-22Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- 2021-04-22Introduced in House
- 2021-04-22Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2021-04-22 (00)
Health Freedom and Flexibility Act
This bill revises provisions relating to health savings accounts (HSAs), including to
- eliminate the requirement that a participant in an HSA be enrolled in a high deductible health plan;
- repeal certain limitations on deductions for contributions to HSAs;
- repeal rules relating to eligible individuals who participate in HSAs;
- repeal the limitation on use of HSAs to purchase health insurance;
- include certain medical items as medical expenses for HSA purposes, including menstrual care products, over-the-counter medicines, and medically necessary items;
- include as HSA-eligible medical expenses, direct primary care, exercise equipment, and dental care items; and
- prohibit the use of HSAs to pay for abortions or for insurance that includes coverage for abortions.
Cosponsors (7)
- Jody Hice (R-GA)
- Nancy Mace (R-SC)
- Jefferson Van Drew (R-NJ)
- Yvette Herrell (R-NM)
- Madison Cawthorn (R-NC)
- Ralph Norman (R-SC)
- Diana Harshbarger (R-TN)
Subjects
- Abortion
- Bank accounts, deposits, capital
- Dental care
- Health care costs and insurance
- Health care coverage and access
- Health technology, devices, supplies
- Income tax deductions
- Physical fitness and lifestyle
- Women's health
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