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Senator Ted Cruz of Texas has introduced a bill that aims to make healthcare more accessible and portable by allowing individuals to use their health savings accounts to pay for insurance. The legislation would also increase the monetary limits of these accounts.
In support of the bill, Senator Cruz stated that he is proud to lead the fight to improve the accessibility of healthcare in America. He believes that by expanding the availability of health savings accounts (HSAs), people in Texas and across the country will be able to gain access to more personalized and portable healthcare. He also hopes that the bill will empower individuals to make their own healthcare decisions.
The American people should be able to manage their own healthcare, not the bureaucracy. It’s time to remove the middleman, and allow Americans to make decisions about how and when they will get care for themselves.https://t.co/VWMcgbIyb7
— Senator Ted Cruz (@SenTedCruz) August 8, 2023
Individuals can use their tax-free savings accounts, known as health savings accounts, to pay for qualified medical expenses, such as copayments and deductibles. The Personalized Care Act would allow patients to use these accounts to pay for certain fees associated with health care sharing and direct primary care ministries.
The bill would also increase the maximum amount that individuals can contribute to their health savings accounts. It allows families to make a total contribution of up to $29,500. In addition, it aims to repeal certain penalties for non-qualified distributions.
Some of the prominent individuals who have supported the bill include Senators Mike Braun of Indiana and James Risch of Idaho. Also, Representative Chip Roy of Texas is expected to introduce the version of the bill that will be made available for the House.
The writer who rewrote this news story highlights Senator Cruz's bill, which would give Americans more power over their healthcare choices. He also states the advantages of expanding health savings accounts and how this can help people pay for more healthcare expenses. The article's tone is conservative, as it promotes individual liberty and limits government involvement in healthcare.
