Restoring OTC Eligibility For Health Savings Could Fly During Lame Duck Session

Rep. Barrow says congressional gridlock is blocking the Restoring Access to Medication Act, but there is hope for passage during the lame duck session. CHPA and self-care advocates discuss the need for the change and the value of OTCs during briefing marking International Self-Care Day.

The lame duck session in Congress will be the best chance this year to pass legislation to again allow consumers to buy OTC drugs using pre-tax savings accounts without first getting prescriptions, Rep. John Barrow says.

Continuous gridlock in Congress likely will block bipartisan, bicameral bills introducing the Restoring Access to Medication Act – H.R. 2835...

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