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Easier Access to Health Savings Accounts During Pandemic.

This act aims to simplify access to Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) during the coronavirus pandemic. It allows more individuals, regardless of their health plan type, to contribute to these accounts, offering greater flexibility in managing healthcare expenses.
Key points
More individuals can open and contribute to Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), even without a high-deductible health plan.
Contributions to HSAs can be made until the tax filing deadline for the year the coronavirus emergency period ends.
These changes apply from March 13, 2020, until the end of the COVID-19 emergency declared by the President.
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Print number: 117_HR_295
Sponsor: Rep. Budd, Ted [R-NC-13]
Process start date: 2021-01-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Pandemic Healthcare Access Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_295.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-01-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • More individuals can open and contribute to Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), even without a high-deductible health plan.
  • Contributions to HSAs can be made until the tax filing deadline for the year the coronavirus emergency period ends.
  • These changes apply from March 13, 2020, until the end of the COVID-19 emergency declared by the President.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Budd, Ted [R-NC-13].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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