”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.
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To read more about the Bush Administration's stance on this bill, click here.