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Voters should care about this bill because it directly affects the financial aspects of reproductive healthcare decisions. If this bill becomes law, it would remove the tax benefits associated with using certain health savings accounts to pay for most abortions. This means that for many people, the actual cost of an abortion would increase, as they would lose the tax advantage they currently have when paying with funds from these accounts.
Currently, abortion is generally considered a qualified medical expense. If this bill passes, it would redefine what counts as a qualified medical expense for these accounts, making certain abortions more expensive for individuals to pay for out-of-pocket. If it doesn't pass, the current rules remain, allowing tax-advantaged funds to be used for a broader range of abortion services.
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Voters should care about this bill because it directly affects the financial aspects of reproductive healthcare decisions. If this bill becomes law, it would remove the tax benefits associated with using certain health savings accounts to pay for most abortions. This means that for many people, the actual cost of an abortion would increase, as they would lose the tax advantage they currently have when paying with funds from these accounts.
Currently, abortion is generally considered a qualified medical expense. If this bill passes, it would redefine what counts as a qualified medical expense for these accounts, making certain abortions more expensive for individuals to pay for out-of-pocket. If it doesn't pass, the current rules remain, allowing tax-advantaged funds to be used for a broader range of abortion services.
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