2012 Revised Code of Washington
Title 48 - INSURANCE
48.68 Health care savings account act.
48.68.010 Duties of governor and responsible agencies -- Chapter to remain in effect.


WA Rev Code § 48.68.010 (2012) What's This?

RCW 48.68.010 Duties of governor and responsible agencies — Chapter to remain in effect.

The governor and responsible agencies shall:

     (1) Request that the United States congress amend the internal revenue code to treat premiums and contributions to health benefits plans, such as health care savings account programs, basic health plans, conventional and standard health plans offered through a health carrier, by employers, self-employed persons, and individuals, as fully excluded employer expenses and deductible from individual adjusted gross income for federal tax purposes.

     (2) Request that the United States congress amend the internal revenue code to exempt from federal income tax interest that accrues in health care savings accounts until such money is withdrawn for expenditures other than eligible health expenses as defined in law.

     (3) If all federal statute or regulatory waivers necessary to fully implement this chapter have not been obtained by July 1, 1995, this chapter shall remain in effect.

[1995 c 265 § 3.]

Notes:

     Captions not law -- Effective dates -- Savings -- Severability -- 1995 c 265: See notes following RCW 70.47.015.


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