New Tax-Exempt Health Savings Accounts: HOPE Accounts
This act introduces a new type of savings account, called HOPE Accounts, designed to cover qualified medical expenses. Contributions to these accounts are tax-exempt, and withdrawals for medical purposes are also tax-free. This aims to help citizens manage their healthcare costs more effectively.
Key points
Establishes new tax-exempt savings accounts (HOPE Accounts) for medical expenses.
Contributions to HOPE Accounts can come from individuals, employers, and certain Medicaid programs.
Annual contribution limits are $4,000 for individuals with self-only coverage or married filing separately/jointly with family coverage, and $8,000 for individuals with family coverage and head of household status.
Withdrawals from the account for qualified medical expenses are tax-free.
Withdrawals for non-medical purposes are taxable and subject to an additional 30% penalty, unless made after the account holder's death or due to disability.
Employers can contribute to employees' HOPE Accounts, and these contributions are excluded from the employee's gross income if their adjusted gross income does not exceed $100,000 ($200,000 for joint filers).
The act applies to tax years beginning after December 31, 2025.
Introduced
Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_955
Sponsor: Rep. Moore, Blake D. [R-UT-1]
Process start date: 2025-02-04