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HR 5858 115th Congress House Taxation Health care costs and insurance Health care coverage and access Income tax deductions

Primary Care Patient Protection Act of 2018

Introduced: July 27, 2018 Introduced by: Schneider, Bradley Scott Democratic · Illinois See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 115th Congress (2017–2018) 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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May 17, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
May 17, 2018
Introduced in House
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Primary Care Patient Protection Act of 2018

This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to modify the requirements for the high deductible health plans that are required for health savings accounts. The bill requires the plans to offer coverage with no deductible for primary care services provided during the first two visits during a year to an individual's designated primary care provider. The primary care provider must be a general practitioner, family practice practitioner, general internist, obstetrician, gynecologist, pediatrician, geriatric physician, or advanced practice registered nurse acting in accordance with state laws.

What's happening now May 17, 2018

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5858: Primary Care Patient Protection Act of 2018. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-5858/
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"H.R. 5858: Primary Care Patient Protection Act of 2018." 115th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-5858/.
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