Bi-Partisan, Bicameral HRA Legislation Introduced, Finally

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Bi-Partisan, Bicameral HRA Legislation Introduced, Finally


Leaders in the Senate and House introduced bi-partisan legislation that would allow for small business, 49 or less employees, to provide for Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs) as a means to financially support their employees in the purchase of health insurance and/or other qualified medical expenses.

The Small Business Healthcare Tax Relief Act (S.1697/H.R.2911) championed by Senators Grassley (R-IA) and Heitkamp (D-ND) and Representatives Boustany (R-LA) and Thompson (D-CA), allows for small businesses with 49 or less employees to offer HRAs for premium expenses and/or qualified health care expenses. Efforts during the 113th by Representatives Boustany and Thompson fell short, but given the bi-partisan, bicameral nature of the legislation the NASE is confident that these efforts will be successful.

To learn more about the legislation, please read the NASE's letter of support.

 

Courtesy of NASE.org
https://www.nase.org/nase-in-action/advocacy/2015/07/15/bi-partisan-bicameral-hra-legislation-introduced-finally