S-2802 : Still Just a Bill


Responsible Additions and Increases to Sustain Employee Health Benefits Act of 2018

This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the tax exclusion for distributions from health flexible spending arrangements provided under a cafeteria plan, to: (1) increase the annual limit on employee salary reduction contributions to $5,000, with an additional $500 for each additional employee dependent above two dependents that has not been taken into account by another person for the year; (2) revise the adjustment for inflation after 2018; and (3) allow a carryforward into the next year for unused amounts in such plans.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2018-05-08IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.Senate
2018-05-08IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Taxation
Related Subjects
  • Employee benefits and pensions
  • Health care costs and insurance
  • Income tax exclusion
  • Inflation and prices
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