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To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction for health insurance costs of eligible retirees.

USA115th CongressHR-6936| House 
| Updated: 9/27/2018
Ami Bera

Ami Bera

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (4)
Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
Sep 27, 2018
Introduced in House
Sep 27, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • September 27, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • September 27, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

Health care costs and insuranceIncome tax creditsIncome tax deductions

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction for health insurance costs of eligible retirees.

USA115th CongressHR-6936| House 
| Updated: 9/27/2018
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.
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Timeline
Sep 27, 2018
Introduced in House
Sep 27, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • September 27, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • September 27, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Ami Bera

Ami Bera

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (4)
Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee

Taxation

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Health care costs and insuranceIncome tax creditsIncome tax deductions