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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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