What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is HR 5317.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-08-29.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr5317/BILLS-118hr5317ih.htm

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Steel, Michelle [R-CA-45].

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

What is the latest detailed status?

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

Analysis and Potential Impact of HR 5317

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Transferring Funds from Flexible Spending to Health Savings Accounts

Q: What are the main provisions?

Key points include: Ability to transfer funds from FSA and HRA to an HSA when enrolling in a high-deductible health plan. There is a dollar limit on the amount that can be transferred, depending on the type of coverage. Information about transferred funds will be reported on your W-2 tax form. These changes apply to distributions made after December 31, 2023.

New rules allow individuals to transfer unused funds from Health Flexible Spending Arrangements (FSA) or Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRA) directly to Health Savings Accounts (HSA). This aims to simplify healthcare finance management, especially when transitioning to high-deductible health plans. These changes could help citizens better utilize their accumulated healthcare funds.

Key points

Ability to transfer funds from FSA and HRA to an HSA when enrolling in a high-deductible health plan.

There is a dollar limit on the amount that can be transferred, depending on the type of coverage.

Information about transferred funds will be reported on your W-2 tax form.

These changes apply to distributions made after December 31, 2023.

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Additional Information

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow distributions from a health flexible spending arrangement or health reimbursement arrangement directly to a health savings account in connection with establishing coverage under a high deductible health plan.

Print number: HR 5317

Sponsor: Rep. Steel, Michelle [R-CA-45]

Process start date: 2023-08-29

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Transferring Funds from Flexible Spending to Health Savings Accounts

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