House Passes Moolenaar's Bill to Help Native Americans

Today, the House of Representatives passed the Native American Health Savings Improvement Act (H.R. 1476) introduced by Congressman John Moolenaar.

The legislation improves access to federal Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) for Native Americans who receive services at Indian Health Service (IHS) facilities.

Right now, Native Americans must wait three months after receiving care at an Indian Health Service facility before they can make a contribution to their HSAs again.

The Native American Health Savings Improvement Act eliminates that restriction and allows Native Americans to make contributions to their HSAs whenever they want.

Congressman Moolenaar made the following statement on the passage of his legislation:

"Health Savings Accounts help millions of Americans save money to pay for their health care, but an unfair law blocks Native Americans from paying into their HSAs for three months after they receive care from the Indian Health Service. My bill ends this unfairness, helping Native Americans, including the Saginaw Chippewas in my district. They will no longer have to wait three months to save money for their health care. I thank my colleagues for their support of this legislation and I hope the Senate will take it up soon."

###