HSAs For Heroes Act
Sponsored By: Representative Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Introduced
Summary
Expands HSA access for many veterans. This bill would let more veterans contribute to health savings accounts and would change how HSAs work during caregiving and with plan requirements. It would also raise contribution limits to give account holders bigger tax‑advantaged savings options.
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- Veterans: Eligible veterans discharged under conditions other than dishonorable would be able to contribute to HSAs under the bill's new definition. The eligibility change would apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.
- Caregivers and families: The bill would allow tax‑favored HSA distributions during a defined “period of qualified caregiving” tied to Family and Medical Leave Act situations. Distributions used for qualified medical expenses during that period would not be included in gross income.
- Account holders: The bill would remove the rule that HSAs must pair with a high‑deductible health plan and raise annual contribution limits to $9,000 for individuals and $18,000 for joint filers.
- Federal oversight: The Treasury, with the Department of Veterans Affairs, would write anti‑abuse rules, require documentation standards, and report annually to Congress on veteran HSA use, contributions, distributions, device or treatment types, and any program issues.
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3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Bigger HSA limits and access
If enacted, the yearly HSA contribution cap would be $9,000 for single filers and $18,000 for joint filers. You would be able to put money into an HSA without being enrolled month-by-month in a high-deductible health plan. These changes would apply to months in taxable years beginning after enactment.
Tax-free HSA pay during caregiving
If enacted, HSA withdrawals used only for qualified medical expenses or taken during a period of 'qualified caregiving' would not be included in your taxable income. A 'period of qualified caregiving' means you are on leave or not working for reasons like those listed in the Family and Medical Leave Act. Amounts not used for those medical expenses would still be taxable. These changes would apply to tax years after enactment.
More veterans allowed to use HSAs
If enacted, veterans who served on active duty and were discharged under conditions other than dishonorable could make HSA contributions for tax years after December 31, 2025. The bill says this must not reduce or duplicate VA benefits. HSA money could still pay cost-sharing or items VA does not cover. Treasury would write rules with the VA, give revenue estimates to CBO within six months, and send Congress a yearly report on veteran HSA use.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
AZ • R
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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