Currently, patients with high deductible health plans and health savings accounts have to pay for treatment of chronic illnesses out of pocket until they have reached their required deductible. According to IRS Notice 2019-45, those with chronic conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure or asthma, will reduce their financial burden prior to reaching their health plan deductible.
The notice, which becomes effective on January 1, 2020, states that the service or item needed must be low cost and supported by medical evidence showing that it will prevent the chronic condition from getting worse or causing other related health issues.
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