Ways and Means Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
The Patient Fairness Act of 2025 significantly expands the accessibility and utility of Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) by eliminating the requirement for individuals to be enrolled in a high-deductible health plan to contribute, thereby allowing all individuals to establish and contribute to these accounts. This fundamental change removes a significant barrier to HSA participation. The bill also proposes substantial increases to HSA contribution limits, raising the general annual limit to $8,000 for individuals and $16,000 for joint filers , with an additional $3,000 per dependent. Catch-up contributions for individuals aged 55 or older would also increase to $3,000 ($6,000 for joint filers). Furthermore, it allows for the tax-free transfer of a deceased account holder's HSA funds to a relative's HSA within 60 days of receipt. Beyond HSA modifications, the legislation addresses healthcare cost transparency. It codifies existing federal regulations found in 45 CFR Part 180, which mandate hospital price transparency, ensuring these rules have the full force and effect of law.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Patient Fairness Act of 2025
USA119th CongressHR-2419| House
| Updated: 3/27/2025
The Patient Fairness Act of 2025 significantly expands the accessibility and utility of Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) by eliminating the requirement for individuals to be enrolled in a high-deductible health plan to contribute, thereby allowing all individuals to establish and contribute to these accounts. This fundamental change removes a significant barrier to HSA participation. The bill also proposes substantial increases to HSA contribution limits, raising the general annual limit to $8,000 for individuals and $16,000 for joint filers , with an additional $3,000 per dependent. Catch-up contributions for individuals aged 55 or older would also increase to $3,000 ($6,000 for joint filers). Furthermore, it allows for the tax-free transfer of a deceased account holder's HSA funds to a relative's HSA within 60 days of receipt. Beyond HSA modifications, the legislation addresses healthcare cost transparency. It codifies existing federal regulations found in 45 CFR Part 180, which mandate hospital price transparency, ensuring these rules have the full force and effect of law.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.