mma12 — Health Hippo

Health Hippo: Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003

TITLE XII–TAX INCENTIVES FOR HEALTH AND RETIREMENT SECURITY

Sec. 1201 Health savings accounts.
Sec. 1202 Exclusion from gross income of certain Federal subsidies for prescription drug plans.
Sec. 1203 Exception to information reporting requirements related to certain health arrangements.

SEC. 1201. HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNTS.

(a) IN GENERAL- Part VII of subchapter B of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to additional itemized deductions for individuals) is amended by redesignating section 223 as section 224 and by inserting after section 222 the following new section:

SEC. 223. HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNTS.

(a) DEDUCTION ALLOWED- In the case of an individual who is an eligible individual for any month during the taxable year, there shall be allowed as a deduction for the taxable year an amount equal to the aggregate amount paid in cash during such taxable year by or on behalf of such individual to a health savings account of such individual.

(b) LIMITATIONS-

(1) IN GENERAL- The amount allowable as a deduction under subsection (a) to an individual for the taxable year shall not exceed the sum of the monthly limitations for months during such taxable year that the individual is an eligible individual.

(2) MONTHLY LIMITATION- The monthly limitation for any month is 1/12 of–

(A) in the case of an eligible individual who has self-only coverage under a high deductible health plan as of the first day of such month, the lesser of–

(i) the annual deductible under such coverage, or

(ii) $2,250, or

(B) in the case of an eligible individual who has family coverage under a high deductible health plan as of the first day of such month, the lesser of–

(i) the annual deductible under such coverage, or

(ii) $4,500.

(3) ADDITIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS 55 OR OLDER-

(A) IN GENERAL- In the case of an individual who has attained age 55 before the close of the taxable year, the applicable limitation under subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (2) shall be increased by the additional contribution amount.

(B) ADDITIONAL CONTRIBUTION AMOUNT- For purposes of this section, the additional contribution amount is the amount determined in accordance with the following table:

For taxable years beginning in:

The additional

contribution amount is:

2004

$500

2005

$600

2006

$700

2007

$800

2008

$900

2009 and thereafter

$1,000.

(4) COORDINATION WITH OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS- The limitation which would (but for this paragraph) apply under this subsection to an individual for any taxable year shall be reduced (but not below zero) by the sum of–

(A) the aggregate amount paid for such taxable year to Archer MSAs of such individual, and

(B) the aggregate amount contributed to health savings accounts of such individual which is excludable from the taxpayers gross income for such taxable year under section 106(d) (and such amount shall not be allowed as a deduction under subsection (a)).

Subparagraph (A) shall not apply with respect to any individual to whom paragraph (5) applies.

(5) SPECIAL RULE FOR MARRIED INDIVIDUALS- In the case of individuals who are married to each other, if either spouse has family coverage–

(A) both spouses shall be treated as having only such family coverage (and if such spouses each have family coverage under different plans, as having the family coverage with the lowest annual deductible), and

(B) the limitation under paragraph (1) (after the application of subparagraph (A) and without regard to any additional contribution amount under paragraph (3))–

(i) shall be reduced by the aggregate amount paid to Archer MSAs of such spouses for the taxable year, and

(ii) after such reduction, shall be divided equally between them unless they agree on a different division.

(6) DENIAL OF DEDUCTION TO DEPENDENTS- No deduction shall be allowed under this section to any individual with respect to whom a deduction under section 151 is allowable to another taxpayer for a taxable year beginning in the calendar year in which such individuals taxable year begins.

(7) MEDICARE ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS- The limitation under this subsection for any month with respect to an individual shall be zero for the first month such individual is entitled to benefits under title XVIII of the Social Security Act and for each month thereafter.

(1) ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUAL-

(A) IN GENERAL- The term eligible individual means, with respect to any month, any individual if–

(i) such individual is covered under a high deductible health plan as of the 1st day of such month, and

(ii) such individual is not, while covered under a high deductible health plan, covered under any health plan–

(I) which is not a high deductible health plan, and

(II) which provides coverage for any benefit which is covered under the high deductible health plan.

(B) CERTAIN COVERAGE DISREGARDED- Subparagraph (A)(ii) shall be applied without regard to–

(i) coverage for any benefit provided by permitted insurance, and

(ii) coverage (whether through insurance or otherwise) for accidents, disability, dental care, vision care, or long-term care.

(2) HIGH DEDUCTIBLE HEALTH PLAN-

(A) IN GENERAL- The term high deductible health plan means a health plan–

(i) which has an annual deductible which is not less than–

(I) $1,000 for self-only coverage, and

(II) twice the dollar amount in subclause (I) for family coverage, and

(ii) the sum of the annual deductible and the other annual out-of-pocket expenses required to be paid under the plan (other than for premiums) for covered benefits does not exceed–

(I) $5,000 for self-only coverage, and

(II) twice the dollar amount in subclause (I) for family coverage.

(B) EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN PLANS- Such term does not include a health plan if substantially all of its coverage is coverage described in paragraph (1)(B).

(C) SAFE HARBOR FOR ABSENCE OF PREVENTIVE CARE DEDUCTIBLE- A plan shall not fail to be treated as a high deductible health plan by reason of failing to have a deductible for preventive care (within the meaning of section 1871 of the Social Security Act, except as otherwise provided by the Secretary).

(D) SPECIAL RULES FOR NETWORK PLANS- In the case of a plan using a network of providers–

(i) ANNUAL OUT-OF-POCKET LIMITATION- Such plan shall not fail to be treated as a high deductible health plan by reason of having an out-of-pocket limitation for services provided outside of such network which exceeds the applicable limitation under subparagraph (A)(ii).

(ii) ANNUAL DEDUCTIBLE- Such plans annual deductible for services provided outside of such network shall not be taken into account for purposes of subsection (b)(2).

(3) PERMITTED INSURANCE- The term permitted insurance means–

(A) insurance if substantially all of the coverage provided under such insurance relates to–

(i) liabilities incurred under workers compensation laws,

(ii) tort liabilities,

(iii) liabilities relating to ownership or use of property, or

(iv) such other similar liabilities as the Secretary may specify by regulations,

(B) insurance for a specified disease or illness, and

(4) FAMILY COVERAGE- The term family coverage means any coverage other than self-only coverage.

(5) ARCHER MSA- The term Archer MSA has the meaning given such term in section 220(d).

(d) HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT- For purposes of this section–

(1) IN GENERAL- The term health savings account means a trust created or organized in the United States as a health savings account exclusively for the purpose of paying the qualified medical expenses of the account beneficiary, but only if the written governing instrument creating the trust meets the following requirements:

(A) Except in the case of a rollover contribution described in subsection (f)(5) or section 220(f)(5), no contribution will be accepted–

(i) unless it is in cash, or

(ii) to the extent such contribution, when added to previous contributions to the trust for the calendar year, exceeds the sum of–

(I) the dollar amount in effect under subsection (b)(2)(B)(ii), and

(II) the dollar amount in effect under subsection (b)(3)(B).

(B) The trustee is a bank (as defined in section 408(n)), an insurance company (as defined in section 816), or another person who demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Secretary that the manner in which such person will administer the trust will be consistent with the requirements of this section.

(D) The assets of the trust will not be commingled with other property except in a common trust fund or common investment fund.

(E) The interest of an individual in the balance in his account is nonforfeitable.

(2) QUALIFIED MEDICAL EXPENSES-

(A) IN GENERAL- The term qualified medical expenses means, with respect to an account beneficiary, amounts paid by such beneficiary for medical care (as defined in section 213(d) for such individual, the spouse of such individual, and any dependent (as defined in section 152) of such individual, but only to the extent such amounts are not compensated for by insurance or otherwise.

(B) HEALTH INSURANCE MAY NOT BE PURCHASED FROM ACCOUNT- Subparagraph (A) shall not apply to any payment for insurance.

(i) a health plan during any period of continuation coverage required under any Federal law,

(ii) a qualified long-term care insurance contract (as defined in section 7702B(b)),

(iii) a health plan during a period in which the individual is receiving unemployment compensation under any Federal or State law, or

(iv) in the case of an account beneficiary who has attained the age specified in section 1811 of the Social Security Act, any health insurance other than a medicare supplemental policy (as defined in section 1882 of the Social Security Act).

(3) ACCOUNT BENEFICIARY- The term account beneficiary means the individual on whose behalf the health savings account was established.

(4) CERTAIN RULES TO APPLY- Rules similar to the following rules shall apply for purposes of this section:

(A) Section 219(d)(2) (relating to no deduction for rollovers).

(B) Section 219(f)(3) (relating to time when contributions deemed made).

(D) Section 408(g) (relating to community property laws).

(E) Section 408(h) (relating to custodial accounts).

(e) TAX TREATMENT OF ACCOUNTS-

(1) IN GENERAL- A health savings account is exempt from taxation under this subtitle unless such account has ceased to be a health savings account. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, any such account is subject to the taxes imposed by section 511 (relating to imposition of tax on unrelated business income of charitable, etc. organizations).

(2) ACCOUNT TERMINATIONS- Rules similar to the rules of paragraphs (2) and (4) of section 408(e) shall apply to health savings accounts, and any amount treated as distributed under such rules shall be treated as not used to pay qualified medical expenses.

(f) TAX TREATMENT OF DISTRIBUTIONS-

(1) AMOUNTS USED FOR QUALIFIED MEDICAL EXPENSES- Any amount paid or distributed out of a health savings account which is used exclusively to pay qualified medical expenses of any account beneficiary shall not be includible in gross income.

(2) INCLUSION OF AMOUNTS NOT USED FOR QUALIFIED MEDICAL EXPENSES- Any amount paid or distributed out of a health savings account which is not used exclusively to pay the qualified medical expenses of the account beneficiary shall be included in the gross income of such beneficiary.

(3) EXCESS CONTRIBUTIONS RETURNED BEFORE DUE DATE OF RETURN-

(A) IN GENERAL- If any excess contribution is contributed for a taxable year to any health savings account of an individual, paragraph (2) shall not apply to distributions from the health savings accounts of such individual (to the extent such distributions do not exceed the aggregate excess contributions to all such accounts of such individual for such year) if–

(i) such distribution is received by the individual on or before the last day prescribed by law (including extensions of time) for filing such individuals return for such taxable year, and

(ii) such distribution is accompanied by the amount of net income attributable to such excess contribution.

Any net income described in clause (ii) shall be included in the gross income of the individual for the taxable year in which it is received.

(B) EXCESS CONTRIBUTION- For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term excess contribution means any contribution (other than a rollover contribution described in paragraph (5) or section 220(f)(5)) which is neither excludable from gross income under section 106(d) nor deductible under this section.

(4) ADDITIONAL TAX ON DISTRIBUTIONS NOT USED FOR QUALIFIED MEDICAL EXPENSES-

(A) IN GENERAL- The tax imposed by this chapter on the account beneficiary for any taxable year in which there is a payment or distribution from a health savings account of such beneficiary which is includible in gross income under paragraph (2) shall be increased by 10 percent of the amount which is so includible.

(B) EXCEPTION FOR DISABILITY OR DEATH- Subparagraph (A) shall not apply if the payment or distribution is made after the account beneficiary becomes disabled within the meaning of section 72(m)(7) or dies.

(C) EXCEPTION FOR DISTRIBUTIONS AFTER MEDICARE ELIGIBILITY- Subparagraph (A) shall not apply to any payment or distribution after the date on which the account beneficiary attains the age specified in section 1811 of the Social Security Act.

(5) ROLLOVER CONTRIBUTION- An amount is described in this paragraph as a rollover contribution if it meets the requirements of subparagraphs (A) and (B).

(A) IN GENERAL- Paragraph (2) shall not apply to any amount paid or distributed from a health savings account to the account beneficiary to the extent the amount received is paid into a health savings account for the benefit of such beneficiary not later than the 60th day after the day on which the beneficiary receives the payment or distribution.

(B) LIMITATION- This paragraph shall not apply to any amount described in subparagraph (A) received by an individual from a health savings account if, at any time during the 1-year period ending on the day of such receipt, such individual received any other amount described in subparagraph (A) from a health savings account which was not includible in the individuals gross income because of the application of this paragraph.

(6) COORDINATION WITH MEDICAL EXPENSE DEDUCTION- For purposes of determining the amount of the deduction under section 213, any payment or distribution out of a health savings account for qualified medical expenses shall not be treated as an expense paid for medical care.

(7) TRANSFER OF ACCOUNT INCIDENT TO DIVORCE- The transfer of an individuals interest in a health savings account to an individuals spouse or former spouse under a divorce or separation instrument described in subparagraph (A) of section 71(b)(2) shall not be considered a taxable transfer made by such individual notwithstanding any other provision of this subtitle, and such interest shall, after such transfer, be treated as a health savings account with respect to which such spouse is the account beneficiary.

(8) TREATMENT AFTER DEATH OF ACCOUNT BENEFICIARY-

(A) TREATMENT IF DESIGNATED BENEFICIARY IS SPOUSE- If the account beneficiarys surviving spouse acquires such beneficiarys interest in a health savings account by reason of being the designated beneficiary of such account at the death of the account beneficiary, such health savings account shall be treated as if the spouse were the account beneficiary.

(B) OTHER CASES-

(i) IN GENERAL- If, by reason of the death of the account beneficiary, any person acquires the account beneficiarys interest in a health savings account in a case to which subparagraph (A) does not apply–

(I) such account shall cease to be a health savings account as of the date of death, and

(II) an amount equal to the fair market value of the assets in such account on such date shall be includible if such person is not the estate of such beneficiary, in such persons gross income for the taxable year which includes such date, or if such person is the estate of such beneficiary, in such beneficiarys gross income for the last taxable year of such beneficiary.

(ii) SPECIAL RULES-

(I) REDUCTION OF INCLUSION FOR PREDEATH EXPENSES- The amount includible in gross income under clause (i) by any person (other than the estate) shall be reduced by the amount of qualified medical expenses which were incurred by the decedent before the date of the decedents death and paid by such person within 1 year after such date.

(II) DEDUCTION FOR ESTATE TAXES- An appropriate deduction shall be allowed under section 691(c) to any person (other than the decedent or the decedents spouse) with respect to amounts included in gross income under clause (i) by such person.

(g) COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT-

(1) IN GENERAL- Each dollar amount in subsections (b)(2) and (c)(2)(A) shall be increased by an amount equal to–

(A) such dollar amount, multiplied by

(B) the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year in which such taxable year begins determined by substituting for calendar year 1992 in subparagraph (B) thereof–

(i) except as provided in clause (ii), calendar year 1997, and

(ii) in the case of each dollar amount in subsection (c)(2)(A), calendar year 2003.

(2) ROUNDING- If any increase under paragraph (1) is not a multiple of $50, such increase shall be rounded to the nearest multiple of $50.

(h) REPORTS- The Secretary may require–

(1) the trustee of a health savings account to make such reports regarding such account to the Secretary and to the account beneficiary with respect to contributions, distributions, the return of excess contributions, and such other matters as the Secretary determines appropriate, and

(2) any person who provides an individual with a high deductible health plan to make such reports to the Secretary and to the account beneficiary with respect to such plan as the Secretary determines appropriate.

The reports required by this subsection shall be filed at such time and in such manner and furnished to such individuals at such time and in such manner as may be required by the Secretary..

(b) DEDUCTION ALLOWED WHETHER OR NOT INDIVIDUAL ITEMIZES OTHER DEDUCTIONS- Subsection (a) of section 62 of such Code is amended by inserting after paragraph (18) the following new paragraph:

(19) HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNTS- The deduction allowed by section 223..

(c) ROLLOVERS FROM ARCHER MSAS PERMITTED- Subparagraph (A) of section 220(f)(5) of such Code (relating to rollover contribution) is amended by inserting or a health savings account (as defined in section 223(d)) after paid into an Archer MSA.

(d) EXCLUSIONS FOR EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS TO HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNTS-

(1) EXCLUSION FROM INCOME TAX- Section 106 of such Code (relating to contributions by employer to accident and health plans) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:

(d) CONTRIBUTIONS TO HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNTS-

(1) IN GENERAL- In the case of an employee who is an eligible individual (as defined in section 223(c)(1)), amounts contributed by such employees employer to any health savings account (as defined in section 223(d)) of such employee shall be treated as employer-provided coverage for medical expenses under an accident or health plan to the extent such amounts do not exceed the limitation under section 223(b) (determined without regard to this subsection) which is applicable to such employee for such taxable year.

(2) SPECIAL RULES- Rules similar to the rules of paragraphs (2), (3), (4), and (5) of subsection (b) shall apply for purposes of this subsection.

(3) CROSS REFERENCE-

For penalty on failure by employer to make comparable contributions to the health savings accounts of comparable employees, see section 4980G..

(2) EXCLUSION FROM EMPLOYMENT TAXES-

(A) RAILROAD RETIREMENT TAX- Subsection (e) of section 3231 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

(11) HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT CONTRIBUTIONS- The term compensation shall not include any payment made to or for the benefit of an employee if at the time of such payment it is reasonable to believe that the employee will be able to exclude such payment from income under section 106(d)..

(B) UNEMPLOYMENT TAX- Subsection (b) of section 3306 of such Code is amended by striking or at the end of paragraph (16), by striking the period at the end of paragraph (17) and inserting ; or, and by inserting after paragraph (17) the following new paragraph:

(18) any payment made to or for the benefit of an employee if at the time of such payment it is reasonable to believe that the employee will be able to exclude such payment from income under section 106(d)..

(C) WITHHOLDING TAX- Subsection (a) of section 3401 of such Code is amended by striking or at the end of paragraph (20), by striking the period at the end of paragraph (21) and inserting ; or, and by inserting after paragraph (21) the following new paragraph:

(22) any payment made to or for the benefit of an employee if at the time of such payment it is reasonable to believe that the employee will be able to exclude such payment from income under section 106(d)..

(3) EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS REQUIRED TO BE SHOWN ON W-2- Subsection (a) of section 6051 of such Code is amended by striking and at the end of paragraph (10), by striking the period at the end of paragraph (11) and inserting , and, and by inserting after paragraph (11) the following new paragraph:

(12) the amount contributed to any health savings account (as defined in section 223(d)) of such employee or such employees spouse..

(4) PENALTY FOR FAILURE OF EMPLOYER TO MAKE COMPARABLE HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT CONTRIBUTIONS-

(A) IN GENERAL- Chapter 43 of such Code is amended by adding after section 4980F the following new section:

SEC. 4980G. FAILURE OF EMPLOYER TO MAKE COMPARABLE HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT CONTRIBUTIONS.

(a) GENERAL RULE- In the case of an employer who makes a contribution to the health savings account of any employee during a calendar year, there is hereby imposed a tax on the failure of such employer to meet the requirements of subsection (b) for such calendar year.

(b) RULES AND REQUIREMENTS- Rules and requirements similar to the rules and requirements of section 4980E shall apply for purposes of this section.

(c) REGULATIONS- The Secretary shall issue regulations to carry out the purposes of this section, including regulations providing special rules for employers who make contributions to Archer MSAs and health savings accounts during the calendar year..

(B) CLERICAL AMENDMENT- The table of sections for chapter 43 of such Code is amended by adding after the item relating to section 4980F the following new item:

Sec. 4980G. Failure of employer to make comparable health savings account contributions..

(e) TAX ON EXCESS CONTRIBUTIONS- Section 4973 of such Code (relating to tax on excess contributions to certain tax-favored accounts and annuities) is amended–

(1) by striking or at the end of subsection (a)(3), by inserting or at the end of subsection (a)(4), and by inserting after subsection (a)(4) the following new paragraph:

(5) a health savings account (within the meaning of section 223(d)),, and

(2) by adding at the end the following new subsection:

(g) EXCESS CONTRIBUTIONS TO HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNTS- For purposes of this section, in the case of health savings accounts (within the meaning of section 223(d)), the term excess contributions means the sum of–

(1) the aggregate amount contributed for the taxable year to the accounts (other than a rollover contribution described in section 220(f)(5) or 223(f)(5)) which is neither excludable from gross income under section 106(d) nor allowable as a deduction under section 223 for such year, and

(2) the amount determined under this subsection for the preceding taxable year, reduced by the sum of–

(A) the distributions out of the accounts which were included in gross income under section 223(f)(2), and

(B) the excess (if any) of–

(i) the maximum amount allowable as a deduction under section 223(b) (determined without regard to section 106(d)) for the taxable year, over

(ii) the amount contributed to the accounts for the taxable year.

For purposes of this subsection, any contribution which is distributed out of the health savings account in a distribution to which section 223(f)(3) applies shall be treated as an amount not contributed..

(f) TAX ON PROHIBITED TRANSACTIONS-

(1) Section 4975 of such Code (relating to tax on prohibited transactions) is amended by adding at the end of subsection (c) the following new paragraph:

(6) SPECIAL RULE FOR HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNTS- An individual for whose benefit a health savings account (within the meaning of section 223(d)) is established shall be exempt from the tax imposed by this section with respect to any transaction concerning such account (which would otherwise be taxable under this section) if, with respect to such transaction, the account ceases to be a health savings account by reason of the application of section 223(e)(2) to such account..

(2) Paragraph (1) of section 4975(e) of such Code is amended by redesignating subparagraphs (E) and (F) as subparagraphs (F) and (G), respectively, and by inserting after subparagraph (D) the following new subparagraph:

(E) a health savings account described in section 223(d),.

(g) FAILURE TO PROVIDE REPORTS ON HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNTS- Paragraph (2) of section 6693(a) of such Code (relating to reports) is amended by redesignating subparagraphs (C) and (D) as subparagraphs (D) and (E), respectively, and by inserting after subparagraph (B) the following new subparagraph:

(h) EXCEPTION FROM CAPITALIZATION OF POLICY ACQUISITION EXPENSES- Subparagraph (B) of section 848(e)(1) of such Code (defining specified insurance contract) is amended by striking and at the end of clause (iii), by striking the period at the end of clause (iv) and inserting , and, and by adding at the end the following new clause:

(v) any contract which is a health savings account (as defined in section 223(d))..

(i) HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNTS MAY BE OFFERED UNDER CAFETERIA PLANS- Paragraph (2) of section 125(d) (relating to cafeteria plan defined) is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:

(D) EXCEPTION FOR HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNTS- Subparagraph (A) shall not apply to a plan to the extent of amounts which a covered employee may elect to have the employer pay as contributions to a health savings account established on behalf of the employee..

(j) CLERICAL AMENDMENT- The table of sections for part VII of subchapter B of chapter 1 of such Code is amended by striking the last item and inserting the following:

Sec. 223. Health savings accounts.

Sec. 224. Cross reference..

(k) EFFECTIVE DATE- The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2003.

SEC. 1202. EXCLUSION FROM GROSS INCOME OF CERTAIN FEDERAL SUBSIDIES FOR PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLANS.

(a) IN GENERAL- Part III of subchapter B of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after section 139 the following new section:

SEC. 139A. FEDERAL SUBSIDIES FOR PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLANS.

Gross income shall not include any special subsidy payment received under section 1860D-22 of the Social Security Act. This section shall not be taken into account for purposes of determining whether any deduction is allowable with respect to any cost taken into account in determining such payment..

(b) ALTERNATIVE MINIMUM TAX RELIEF- Section 56(g)(4)(B) of such Code is amended by inserting or 139A after section 114.

(c) CONFORMING AMENDMENT- The table of sections for part III of subchapter B of chapter 1 of such Code is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 139 the following new item:

Sec. 139A. Federal subsidies for prescription drug plans..

(d) EFFECTIVE DATE- The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act.

SEC. 1203. EXCEPTION TO INFORMATION REPORTING REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO CERTAIN HEALTH ARRANGEMENTS.

(a) IN GENERAL- Section 6041 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to information at source) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:

(f) SECTION DOES NOT APPLY TO CERTAIN HEALTH ARRANGEMENTS- This section shall not apply to any payment for medical care (as defined in section 213(d)) made under–

(1) a flexible spending arrangement (as defined in section 106(c)(2)), or

(2) a health reimbursement arrangement which is treated as employer-provided coverage under an accident or health plan for purposes of section 106..

(b) EFFECTIVE DATE- The amendment made by this section shall apply to payments made after December 31, 2002.

Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Vice President of the United States and

President of the Senate.