Political Quotes

“Currently, contributions to a health savings account may only be made when an account owner is enrolled in a high-deductible health plan. Additionally, the account owner may not be eligible for other health coverage that is not a high-deductible health plan. This bill would make sure that receiving benefits under an Indian Health Service or a tribal medical care program does not disqualify a taxpayer from HSA eligibility. Furthermore, under this bill, the taxpayer would still have to be covered by a high-deductible health plan to be able to receive or to make HSA contributions. It is unclear how big of a problem this currently is across the country, particularly in Indian country. I have made it clear that HSAs and high-deductible plans move our country in the wrong direction--away from affordable and comprehensive health coverage--but I don't think individuals who are covered through IHS or tribal medical care programs should be forced to forgo one insurance or the other. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time. {time} 1915”