Legis Daily

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require coverage without a deductible of certain primary care services by high deductible health plans.

USA115th CongressHR-5858| House 
| Updated: 5/17/2018
Bradley Scott Schneider

Bradley Scott Schneider

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (5)
Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Michelle Lujan Grisham (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Charlie Crist (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
View Full Text

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline
May 17, 2018
Introduced in House
May 17, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • May 17, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • May 17, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

Health care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessIncome tax deductions

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require coverage without a deductible of certain primary care services by high deductible health plans.

USA115th CongressHR-5858| House 
| Updated: 5/17/2018
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.
View Full Text

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline
May 17, 2018
Introduced in House
May 17, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • May 17, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • May 17, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Bradley Scott Schneider

Bradley Scott Schneider

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (5)
Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Michelle Lujan Grisham (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Charlie Crist (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee

Taxation

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Health care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessIncome tax deductions