House Bill 6936
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Bridge to Medicare Act of 2018
Introduced
Introduced in House on Sep 27, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
6936
Congress
115
Policy Area
Taxation
Taxation
Primary focus of measure is all aspects of income, excise, property, inheritance, and employment taxes; tax administration and collection. Measures concerning state and local finance may fall under Economics and Public Finance policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
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.
September 27, 2018
09/27/2018
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
09/27/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:41:28 PM