H.R. 6936 · 115th Congress
Bridge to Medicare Act of 2018
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Ami Bera
- Introduced
- 2018-09-27
- Latest action
- 2018-09-27 · Introduced in House
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.