The AFL-CIO opposes H.R. 2351, the Health Savings Account Availability Act. This legislation would establish an enormous tax shelter for wealthy individuals and at the same time undermine employer-based health coverage and shift more cost onto workers. Despite proponents' claims, this bill would fail to expand coverage to the uninsured and would be especially harmful to those low-income, older and sicker workers who now have comprehensive coverage.
Addressing concerns about the Health Savings Account Availability Act and its impact on health coverage.
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