House BillHR 919Health care coverage and accessIncome tax deductions
Chronic Disease Flexible Coverage Act
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
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Americans who would be most directly affected are those with chronic conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease, or asthma, who are enrolled in a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) paired with a Health Savings Account (HSA). This bill ensures they can continue to receive certain necessary treatments, medications, and services for their chronic conditions without first having to meet their high insurance deductible.
It provides financial relief by covering these essential items from the start, making it easier to manage their health without facing significant upfront costs. Employers who offer these types of health plans might also be indirectly affected by clearer legal guidelines for plan design.
KEY PROVISIONS
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PROVISION 01
Makes IRS Notice 2019-45 a permanent part of the tax code.
This provision legally solidifies the rule that certain chronic care services can be treated as preventive care under HDHPs, ensuring long-term stability for patients.
PROVISION 02
Allows specific services and items for chronic conditions to be considered 'preventive care' for High Deductible Health Plans (HDHPs) linked to Health Savings Accounts (HSAs).
This means people with chronic conditions can receive necessary treatments and medications from their HDHP before meeting their deductible, reducing immediate out-of-pocket costs.
PROVISION 03
Ensures that HDHPs that cover these chronic care services pre-deductible still qualify as HDHPs, maintaining eligibility for associated Health Savings Accounts (HSAs).
This prevents individuals from losing the tax advantages of their HSA simply because their plan covers chronic disease management early.
Americans who would be most directly affected are those with chronic conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease, or asthma, who are enrolled in a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) paired with a Health Savings Account (HSA). This bill ensures they can continue to receive certain necessary treatments, medications, and services for their chronic conditions without first having to meet their high insurance deductible.
It provides financial relief by covering these essential items from the start, making it easier to manage their health without facing significant upfront costs. Employers who offer these types of health plans might also be indirectly affected by clearer legal guidelines for plan design.
KEY PROVISIONS
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Makes IRS Notice 2019-45 a permanent part of the tax code.
This provision legally solidifies the rule that certain chronic care services can be treated as preventive care under HDHPs, ensuring long-term stability for patients.
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Allows specific services and items for chronic conditions to be considered 'preventive care' for High Deductible Health Plans (HDHPs) linked to Health Savings Accounts (HSAs).
This means people with chronic conditions can receive necessary treatments and medications from their HDHP before meeting their deductible, reducing immediate out-of-pocket costs.
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Ensures that HDHPs that cover these chronic care services pre-deductible still qualify as HDHPs, maintaining eligibility for associated Health Savings Accounts (HSAs).
This prevents individuals from losing the tax advantages of their HSA simply because their plan covers chronic disease management early.
GLOSSARY
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High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)
A type of health insurance plan with a higher deductible than traditional insurance plans. This means you pay more out-of-pocket healthcare costs before your insurance starts to pay.
Health Savings Account (HSA)
A tax-advantaged savings account that can be used for healthcare expenses. You must be enrolled in an HDHP to be eligible for an HSA.
Preventive Care
Healthcare services that prevent illness or detect health problems early, before they become serious. Examples include vaccinations, screenings, and certain check-ups.
Deductible
The amount of money you must pay for healthcare services yourself before your insurance plan begins to pay.
Codify
To arrange laws, rules, or guidance into a systematic code or body of law, essentially making them permanent and legally binding.
IRS Notice 2019-45
A specific guidance document issued by the Internal Revenue Service in 2019 that clarified which services and items for chronic conditions could be treated as preventive care under HDHPs.
ACTION TIMELINE
9 EVENTS
MAR 5, 25
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
INTROREFERRAL
MAR 4, 25
Mr. Smith (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
FLOOR
MAR 4, 25
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H964-966)
FLOOR
MAR 4, 25
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 919.