Easier Chronic Disease Care: No Deductible for Preventive Services
This act makes it easier for individuals with chronic conditions to access healthcare by allowing certain services and items related to their treatment to be covered before meeting a high deductible in their health plans. This means citizens with chronic diseases can get necessary help sooner, without having to pay full costs out-of-pocket at the beginning of the year.
Key points
Costs for chronic disease management, like check-ups or medications, can be covered earlier by insurance, even with a high-deductible health plan.
The act formally recognizes IRS guidance that allows certain chronic care services to be treated as preventive care, benefiting those with Health Savings Accounts (HSAs).
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