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The Great American Healthcare Plan (H.R. 8324)

Original title: Great American Healthcare Plan

April 16, 2026

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Where This Stands

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Last action

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Education and Workforce, the Judiciary, Armed Services, Veterans' Affairs, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.Apr 16, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

If passed, this bill would change how much money individuals can contribute to tax-advantaged health savings accounts, allow those funds to be used for a wider range of expenses like healthy food and fitness, and mandate that hospitals and insurers provide more detailed pricing information to patients.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

HSA account holders

Individuals with HSAs would see changes to contribution limits, eligible expenses, and rollover rules.

Hospitals and healthcare providers

These entities would be subject to new, stricter price transparency and billing disclosure requirements.

Health insurance companies

Insurers would be required to comply with new transparency and data access mandates.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This proposed federal bill aims to expand the use and flexibility of Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) while increasing requirements for hospitals, insurers, and diagnostic labs. It also includes provisions to address prescription drug costs and expand access to certain therapies.

Key Facts

Increases the annual contribution limits for Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) to match the limits for 401(k) retirement plans.
Allows HSA funds to be used for healthy food, vitamins, dietary supplements, and sports/fitness expenses.
Provides bankruptcy protections for HSAs equivalent to those currently provided for retirement funds.
Permits HSA rollovers to children or parents of the account holder.
Allows individuals to roll over funds from Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs) into HSAs.
Requires hospitals, insurers, and clinical diagnostic laboratories to increase price transparency.
Mandates that patients receive itemized bills and explanations of benefits for medical services.
Establishes new oversight requirements for administrative service providers in the healthcare industry.
Includes provisions for manufacturers to provide rebates for selected drugs and biological products subject to price negotiations.
Removes certain eligibility mandates for opening or maintaining an HSA.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use my HSA money for gym memberships under this plan?

Yes, the bill proposes allowing HSA funds to be used for sports and fitness expenses, as well as healthy food and vitamins.

Does this bill change how much I can contribute to my HSA?

Yes, it proposes increasing the contribution limits to align with the limits set for 401(k) retirement plans.

Will I get more information about medical costs?

The bill includes several provisions to strengthen for hospitals, insurers, and diagnostic labs, and requires the provision of itemized bills.

Why It Matters

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Expansion of HSA Utility

The bill represents a significant shift toward treating HSAs as broader wellness and retirement-style accounts by including fitness and food expenses and bankruptcy protections.

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Connected Entities

personMr. Burlison“Primary sponsor of the bill in the House of Representatives.”Map →

personMr. Barrett“Co-sponsor of the bill.”Map →

other119th Congress“The legislative session in which the bill was introduced.”Map →

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