HSAs miss mark for poor; Tax breaks from health savings accounts not enough incentive

Type: Commentary & Letters
Published Date: October 6, 2007
Author: Woodbury, Blair

Tax-exempt HSAs have been available since 2004, and research is starting to emerge on their effects. The evidence indicates that HSAs and associated high-deductible health plans have thus far missed their mark, failing to make health insurance more affordable for low-income families that lack health insurance.