HSA

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.

The House Committee on Ways and Means advanced several bills to expand health options and increase flexibility for workers

The IRS has issued Revenue Procedure 2023-23, providing inflation-adjusted amounts for health savings accounts (HSAs) for calendar year 2024.