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HR 4472 105th Congress House

Long-Term Care and Retirement Security Act of 1998

Official title: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction for the long-term care insurance costs of all individuals who are not eligible to participate i… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction for the long-term care insurance costs of all individuals who are not eligible to participate in employer-subsidized long-term care health plans.

Introduced: September 10, 1998 See on congress.gov
Taxation Finance and Financial SectorHealthIncome taxInsurance premiums
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Long-term care insuranceMedical economicsPersonal income taxTax deductions
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This bill died when the 105th Congress ended
It never became law before the 105th Congress (1997–1998) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Aug 6, 1998
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Aug 6, 1998
Introduced in House
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 Latest action August 6, 1998

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Long-Term Care and Retirement Security Act of 1998 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to permit a deduction for eligible long-term health care premiums for an individual who is not eligible for an employer-subsidized long-term care health plan.

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  • S 2492 Identical bill Long-Term Care and Retirement Security Act of 1998
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Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Democratic 2
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McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Sep 17, 1998
HOUGHTON, AMO
· Sep 10, 1998
DUNN, JENNIFER
· Aug 6, 1998
 D
Neal, Richard E.
Massachusetts · Aug 6, 1998
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4472: Long-Term Care and Retirement Security Act of 1998. 105th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-4472/
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"H.R. 4472: Long-Term Care and Retirement Security Act of 1998." 105th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-4472/.
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