”The Taxpayer
Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008” would require that all Health Savings
Account disbursements be substantiated by the year 2011, was passed by the House
of representatives by a vote of 238 to 139. Those in favor of the bill argue
there is too much potential for abuse if HSA expenses continue to be
self-attested by account holders. Those against the bill claim it could
ultimately slow the growth of consumer driven health
care.
To read more the bill, click here.
To read more about the Bush Administration's stance on this bill, click here.
