EBRI Fast Facts
Use of Health Care Services Increased After Employers Added Pre-Deductible Coverage in Response to Increased IRS Flexibility
Summary
In light of changes to IRS Notice 2019-45 allowing health savings
account (HSA)–eligible health plans the flexibility to cover 14
medications and services used to prevent the
exacerbation of chronic conditions prior to meeting the
plan deductible, this
Fast Fact explores the top findings from an EBRI study that studied use of health
care services after this IRS change.
