FSA/HSA

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Dietary Supplements Access Act

The Dietary Supplements Access Act of 2023 is bipartisan legislation intended to give American consumers increased flexibility to best determine how to use their pre-tax dollars to stay healthy.

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Expanding FSA/HSA Eligibility for Oral Care Products

Policymakers should encourage – and empower – individuals to take responsibility for their oral health by supporting daily oral health self-care policies that make beneficial oral care products more accessible.

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Submission

Statement for Hearing on Lowering Costs and Expanding Access to Health Care Through Consumer-Directed Health Plans

Restricting consumers’ ability to utilize their own FSAs and HSAs and other tax-preferred accounts impose an unfair cost increase on individuals and families at a time when many are struggling financially.

Jun 6, 2018

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Press Releases and Statements

Statement from the Consumer Healthcare Products Association Regarding OTC Eligibility in FSA/HSA Accounts

CHPA applauds Representative Lynn Jenkins on her recent introduction of H.R. 4618 which will provide two years of tax relief for millions of consumers by allowing them, once again, to use their existing HSAs and FSAs to purchase OTC medicines.

Dec 12, 2017

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Submission

Testimony for House Committee on Ways & Means: Impact of Limitations on the Use of Tax-Advantaged Accounts for Purchase of OTC Medication

The reason we’re here today is to discuss a provision of the Affordable Care Act that requires holders of tax‐preferred healthcare accounts to seek a prescription if they wish to use those accounts to purchase an OTC medicine. We believe this requirement is bad policy for both the American consumer and the U.S. healthcare system.

Apr 25, 2012

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Research Reports

Your Health at Hand: Perceptions of Over-the-Counter Medicine in the U.S.

A comprehensive report of survey results regarding the importance of over-the-counter medicines to consumers and medical professionals in the United States.

Nov 24, 2010

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Expanding FSA/HSA Eligibility for Oral Care Products

Policymakers should encourage – and empower – individuals to take responsibility for their oral health by supporting daily oral health self-care policies that make beneficial oral care products more accessible.

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Tax Free OTC

If you have a flexible spending arrangement (FSA) or health savings account (HSA) you can now use these pre-tax savings for purchasing over-the-counter medicines.

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FAQs

FAQs About HSA/FSA Accounts and the CARES Act
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Dietary Supplements Access Act

The Dietary Supplements Access Act of 2023 is bipartisan legislation intended to give American consumers increased flexibility to best determine how to use their pre-tax dollars to stay healthy.

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State Government Reports

View members-only reports outlining progress on CHPA state legislative priorities.

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OTC Medications in the States

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