On the recordMarch 22, 2013
this amendment restores a family's ability to plan ahead for health care costs and afford care. It eliminates a cap on flexible spending accounts. It also eliminates the silly requirement that Americans get a doctor's prescription to purchase over-the-counter medications with their FSA or health savings account. In addition, the health savings account can be used for people who have disabilities, so this eliminates the possibility of doing that beyond the cap. I ask my colleagues to support me in eliminating the cap and eliminating this crazy requirement about getting a doctor's prescription to use a common medication. It is supported by the National Downs Syndrome Society, the National Center for Learning Disabilities, and the Chamber of Commerce. I urge my colleagues to support this amendment. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Senator from Washington.
