HB 283 Alabama House · 2026 Regular Session

Health insurance, safe harbor created

HB 283 creates a "safe harbor" to protect health savings account (HSA) qualified plans in Alabama from state regulations that might conflict with federal rules. It ensures that if a state cost-sharing requirement (like copays or deductibles) would disqualify a plan as a high-deductible health plan under federal law, that requirement only applies *after* the federal minimum deductible is met. This directly affects Alabama residents enrolled in HSA-qualified health insurance plans, preserving their eligibility for tax-advantaged health savings accounts. The bill updates state insurance code references to incorporate this coordination mechanism, preventing state laws from unintentionally disrupting federal HSA program compliance.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 20, 2026 Last action Jan 29, 2026
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Jan 28, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported Out of Committee House of Origin (Insurance)
lower
Jan 20, 2026
Lower · Passed
Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Insurance)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Brock Colvin
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