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To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat membership in a health care sharing ministry as a medical expense, and for other purposes.

USA119th CongressHR-2062| House 
| Updated: 3/11/2025
Mike Kelly

Mike Kelly

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (8)
Andy Harris (Republican)Gregory F. Murphy (Republican)Robert F. Onder (Republican)David Rouzer (Republican)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Tim Moore (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill proposes amendments to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the tax treatment of health care sharing ministries. Its primary purpose is to allow individuals to treat costs associated with membership in a health care sharing ministry as a medical expense for tax deduction purposes. This includes both the sharing of medical expenses and the payment of administrative fees within such ministries. Additionally, the bill explicitly states that for tax purposes, a health care sharing ministry shall not be treated as a health plan or as insurance . These provisions are set to take effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8776
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat membership in a health care sharing ministry as a medical expense, and for other purposes.
Feb 20, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-653
Introduced in Senate
Mar 11, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 11, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8776
    To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat membership in a health care sharing ministry as a medical expense, and for other purposes.


  • February 20, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-653
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 11, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 11, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

Related Bills

  • S 119-653: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat membership in a health care sharing ministry as a medical expense, and for other purposes.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat membership in a health care sharing ministry as a medical expense, and for other purposes.

USA119th CongressHR-2062| House 
| Updated: 3/11/2025
This bill proposes amendments to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the tax treatment of health care sharing ministries. Its primary purpose is to allow individuals to treat costs associated with membership in a health care sharing ministry as a medical expense for tax deduction purposes. This includes both the sharing of medical expenses and the payment of administrative fees within such ministries. Additionally, the bill explicitly states that for tax purposes, a health care sharing ministry shall not be treated as a health plan or as insurance . These provisions are set to take effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8776
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat membership in a health care sharing ministry as a medical expense, and for other purposes.
Feb 20, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-653
Introduced in Senate
Mar 11, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 11, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8776
    To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat membership in a health care sharing ministry as a medical expense, and for other purposes.


  • February 20, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-653
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 11, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 11, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Mike Kelly

Mike Kelly

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (8)
Andy Harris (Republican)Gregory F. Murphy (Republican)Robert F. Onder (Republican)David Rouzer (Republican)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Tim Moore (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee

Taxation

Related Bills

  • S 119-653: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat membership in a health care sharing ministry as a medical expense, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted