HR 6936
115th Congress
House
Taxation
Health care costs and insurance
Income tax credits
Income tax deductions
Bridge to Medicare Act of 2018
Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 27, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sep 27, 2018
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Bridge to Medicare Act of 2018
This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow certain retirees a tax deduction for health insurance premiums paid for a plan offered in the individual market.
The deduction applies to individuals who: (1) have no earned income, (2) are not eligible for certain Medicare benefits, and (3) are not eligible for a premium assistance tax credit to purchase insurance on an exchange established under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Committees of jurisdiction
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