Posted: Oct 14, 2005 By: Meredith O'Connor

Subject: Tax on health insurance

Comment: No tax of any kind on any health insurance premiums for companies or individuals. Isn't this the point of the new HSA accounts?! I trust this has been a rumor....a bad dream....

I believe that we should not tax health insurance for individuals who cannot obtain their coverage through a business. And we should not even consider taxing health insurance premiums. We must encourage people to care for themselves instead of going without which just puts the burden on public health. At age 56, with our house almost paid for, our health insurance premiums will be our highest budget item in 3 years!