Flexible Spending Accounts and Medical Savings Accounts : A Comparison.

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Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Health insurance.

Medical economics.

Savings accounts.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (17 pages) : digital, PDF file

monochrome

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2002.

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Summary:

Compares the background and tax treatment of two employer-based benefit plans designed to allow individuals to defray unreimbursed medical expenses and to address rising health care costs. Compares Flexible Spending Accounts, which reimburse employees for expenses as incurred, with Medical Savings Accounts, which are designed for employees with high-deductible insurance. Describes underlying legislation in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996.

Notes:

CRS Report.

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Microfiche version: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. Flexible Spending Accounts and Medical Savings Accounts

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