HSA

Representatives Vern Buchanan (R-FL) and Mike Thompson (D-CA) have introduced H.R. 7222, the Lowering Costs for Caregivers Act.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a disaster declaration on January 30, 2024, for Maine severe storms and flooding, for the incident period of December 17, 2023 – December 21, 2023.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a disaster declaration on January 30, 2024, for West Virginia severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides, for the incident period of August 28, 2023 – August 30, 2023.

The IRS has announced the postponement of certain tax-related deadlines for victims in parts of Connecticut affected by severe storms, flooding, and a potential dam breach.

Representative Mike Gallagher (R-WI) has introduced HR 6857, the Simplify and Expand Health Savings Accounts Act. 

Representative Michelle Steel (R-CA), along with co-sponsors David Schweikert (R-AZ), and Ami Bera (D-CA), have introduced HR 6279, the “Wearable Equipment Adoption and Reinforcement and Investment in Technology Act”, or the “Wear It Act”.

The Office of Management and Budget has received a final rule from the Department of Labor (DOL) titled “Proposed Amendment to PTE 84-14 for Plan Asset Transactions Determined by an Independent Qualified Plan Asset Manager”.

Senator John Thune (R-SD), along with co-sponsor Senator Thomas Carper (D-DE), introduced S. 3224, the Chronic Disease Flexible Coverage Act.

The House Ways and Means Committee held a markup of two bills intending to expand access to Health Savings Accounts (HSAs).

Representatives Greg Steube (R-FL) and co-sponsor Kat Cammack (R-FL) have introduced H.R. 5608, the Affordable Care and Comprehensive Economic Support through Savings (ACCESS) Act.