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<p><strong>Chronic Disease Flexible Coverage Act</strong></p><p>This bill provides statutory authority for guidance from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that expands the types of preventive care that may be offered under a high deductible health plan (HDHP) without requiring a deductible&nbsp;or with a deductible below the minimum threshold.</p><p>Under current law, to be considered health savings account-eligible, an HDHP must have a deductible above a certain minimum threshold amount, which is adjusted annually. However, an HDHP may cover certain types of preventive care without requiring a deductible or with a deductible below the minimum threshold.&nbsp;</p><p>The IRS issued guidance expanding the types of preventive care that may be covered by an HDHP without requiring a deductible or with a deductible below the minimum threshold to include</p><ul><li>angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors for individuals with congestive heart failure, diabetes, or coronary artery disease;</li><li>anti-resorptive therapy for individuals with osteoporosis or&nbsp;osteopenia;</li><li>beta-blockers for individuals with congestive heart failure or coronary artery disease;</li><li>blood pressure monitors for individuals with hypertension;</li><li>inhaled&nbsp;corticosteroids and peak flow meters for individuals with asthma;</li><li>insulin and other glucose lowering agents, retinopathy screening,&nbsp;glucometers, and hemoglobin A1c testing for individuals with diabetes;</li><li>international normalized ratio testing for individuals with liver disease or bleeding disorders;</li><li>low-density lipoprotein testing for individuals with heart disease;</li><li>statins for individuals with heart disease or diabetes; and</li><li>selective&nbsp;serotonin reuptake inhibitors for individuals with depression.&nbsp;</li></ul><p>The bill provides statutory authority for the IRS's guidance.&nbsp;</p>