Your help is needed to preserve health savings accounts. Several policies that are included in the recently passed House bill and the newly released Senate bill would have a negative impact on HSA plans. Urgent action is needed to remind legislators of the promise that was made that people who like their current coverage will be able to keep it.

A health plan offered in conjunction with a health savings account is one of the fastest growing coverage options in America. In 2009, more than eight million lives were covered by a health savings account, which was over a 31 percent increase from the previous year. There are many reasons why HSA plans are helping more and more people get access to medical care and control their health costs.

Check out the Health Savings Alliance Fast Facts on Health Savings Accounts to learn more about this widely valued health coverage option.

As Congress continues work on its health care proposals, crucial conversations are taking place about what a final reform package will look like. It's important that people who like their HSA coverage continue to share their stories with members of both the House and Senate to ensure that HSAs are preserved as a coverage choice. The Alliance's Fast Facts may be a good place to start as you think about your letter or phone call to your elected official. Once you're ready, find contact information for your members of Congress.

As always, thank you for your efforts.