HEALTH Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 18, 2022)
Helping Everyone Access Long Term Healthcare Act or the HEALTH Act
This bill allows a tax deduction for direct primary care physicians who provide charity care. The care must be provided without expectation of reimbursement and to an individual enrolled in Medicaid or the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
A direct primary care physician is a physician who provides primary care (1) to individuals who have paid a periodic subscription fee, and (2) in exchange for a fee that is published on a publicly available website of the physician.
What just happenedMay 18, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMay 18, 2022
- May 18, 2022IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Ways and Means Committee - May 18, 2022IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- May 18, 2022IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House