Executive Director, Health Savings Account Council
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June 08, 2020
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation's (FDIC or Agency) notice of proposed rulemaking (NPR) on brokered deposits.
December 11, 2019
We hope that an agreement can be reached to pass several bipartisan bills in the House and Senate; H.R. 3708, the Primary Care Enhancement Act of 2019; H.R. 4742, to impose a tax on nicotine used in vaping; H.R. 4716, The Inhaler Coverage and Access Now (I CAN) Act; and, H.R. 1922, The Restoring Access to Medication Act.
November 20, 2019
ABA expresses strong support to reauthorize Terrorism Risk Insurance Program (TRIPRA)
October 22, 2019
Letter in Support of H.R. 3708, Primary Care Enhancement Act.
June 25, 2019
May 07, 2019
December 28, 2018
We are concerned about the potential impact these proposed regulations may have on the future availability of HSAs.
July 10, 2018
We want to offer broad support for your efforts, especially those that are bi-partisan or embrace our top priorities.
June 07, 2018
Testimony of J. Kevin McKechnie on Behalf of the ABA HSA Council before the Joint Economic Committee re: Benefits of HSAs
March 14, 2018
RE: Request for Transition Relief
February 26, 2018
We appreciate your efforts to allow HSA plans the option to cover high-value health care services and medications associated with chronic disease management without a deductible.
March 17, 2017
Attention: Fiduciary Rule Examination (RIN 1210-AB79)
October 05, 2016
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the 2018 Benefit and Payment Parameters proposed regulations issued pursuant to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA).
April 28, 2016
A problem has arisen in the exchanges the Affordable Care Act created,whichrequiresyour attention.
July 21, 2015
Re: RIN 1210-AB32: Comments Regarding Application of Proposed Fiduciary and Conflict of Interest Rules to Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
May 15, 2015
We appreciate the opportunity to comment on the potential regulatory approach the IRS describes in Notice 2015-16 with respect to implementing Section 4980I, Excise Tax on High Cost Employer-Sponsored Health Coverage.We are concerned the approach identified in Section III(D) of the Notice will have a negative impact on the availability and use of Health Savings Accounts (HSAs).
December 16, 2013
On behalf of ABIA.
August 26, 2013
On behalf of ABA and ABIA.
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