WASHINGTON - Health savings accounts (HSAs) are being increasingly used by small businesses and consumers who have struggled to afford health insurance coverage, according to a member census conducted by America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP).
The AHIP census indicates that HSAs covered 3,168,000 people in January 2006, more than triple the 1,031,000 AHIP reported in March 2005. "We continue to see significant growth in both the individual and employer markets," said Karen Ignagni, AHIP president and CEO.