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To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand eligibility for the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan.

USA115th CongressHR-3620| House 
| Updated: 7/28/2017
Raul Ruiz

Raul Ruiz

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (2)
Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Ruben J. Kihuen (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Affordable Coverage for More Americans Act of 2017 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the health care premium assistance refundable tax credit, to: (1) expand eligibility for the credit by defining an "applicable taxpayer" as a taxpayer whose household income for the year does not exceed 600% of the federal poverty line (currently 400%), (2) specify the applicable premium percentages for the credit for taxpayers with incomes that are from 400% to 600% of the federal poverty line, and (3) specify the dollar limitations for the recapture of excess advance payments of the credit from such taxpayers.
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Timeline
Jul 11, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-1529
Introduced in Senate
Jul 28, 2017
Introduced in House
Jul 28, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • July 11, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-1529
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 28, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • July 28, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

Related Bills

  • S 115-1511: A bill to bring stability to the individual insurance market, make insurance coverage more affordable, lower prescription drug prices, and improve Medicaid.
  • S 115-1529: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand eligibility for the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan.
Health care costs and insuranceIncome tax credits

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand eligibility for the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan.

USA115th CongressHR-3620| House 
| Updated: 7/28/2017
Affordable Coverage for More Americans Act of 2017 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the health care premium assistance refundable tax credit, to: (1) expand eligibility for the credit by defining an "applicable taxpayer" as a taxpayer whose household income for the year does not exceed 600% of the federal poverty line (currently 400%), (2) specify the applicable premium percentages for the credit for taxpayers with incomes that are from 400% to 600% of the federal poverty line, and (3) specify the dollar limitations for the recapture of excess advance payments of the credit from such taxpayers.
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Timeline
Jul 11, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-1529
Introduced in Senate
Jul 28, 2017
Introduced in House
Jul 28, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • July 11, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-1529
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 28, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • July 28, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Raul Ruiz

Raul Ruiz

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (2)
Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Ruben J. Kihuen (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee

Taxation

Related Bills

  • S 115-1511: A bill to bring stability to the individual insurance market, make insurance coverage more affordable, lower prescription drug prices, and improve Medicaid.
  • S 115-1529: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand eligibility for the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Health care costs and insuranceIncome tax credits