Becker's Healthcare July 18, 2019
The Internal Revenue Service and Treasury Department on July 17 expanded what is considered preventive care under high-deductible health plans to include more services and treatments for people with chronic illnesses.
The notice includes a list of 14 specific treatments associated with common chronic conditions, such as insulin for people who have diabetes or SSRIs for people with depression. Previously, these services were not considered preventive, and people with high-deductible health plans had to pay out of pocket for them until they hit their deductible. However, cost barriers led many people to put off care, which often...