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There is no Republican health care plan because Obamacare is already the most conservative idea that could even conceivably work. It was directly based on existing Republican plans, like Romneycare in Massachusetts. It only became a toxic idea to them when Obama pushed it. They've been promising an alternative plan "any day now" since 2009. That plan doesn't exist and never will.
It's no coincidence that Republicans push HSAs. They don't fix anything, but they are a tax haven for people of means. The funds can be used for general retirement later.
A 401k is money that goes in tax free, grows tax free, but is taxed when you take it out. An IRA is money that's taxed now, but grows tax free and is withdrawan tax free. An HSA, though, does all three. Tax free now, tax free growth, tax free withdrawal.
Combine that with the fact that you can invest HSA funds in the stock market once you reach a certain threshold. Of course Republicans love it.
If you're in the US, do what you need to do for you and your family. Often, taking the HSA with a Bronze plan is your best choice. Just keep in mind that it's a tax dodge masquerading as a fix for a broken health care system.