I 111th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2974 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 19, 2009 Mr. Campbell (for himself, Mr. Buyer, and Mr. Brown of South Carolina) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals eligible for veterans health benefits to contribute to health savings accounts.

1.

Allowance of individuals eligible for veterans health benefits to contribute to health savings accounts

(a)

In general

Paragraph (1) of section 223(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to defining eligible individual) is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (C)

Special rule for individuals eligible for veterans health benefits

For purposes of subparagraph (A)(ii), an individual shall not be treated as covered under a health plan described in such subparagraph merely because the individual receives periodic hospital care or medical services under any law administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. . (b)

Effective date

The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2009.