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H.R. 5258House115th Congress (2017-2019)In Committee

Affordable Health Insurance for the Middle Class Act

Sponsored by Mark DeSaulnierRep. Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA)
Introduced March 13, 2018

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The Affordable Health Insurance for the Middle Class Act changes the tax code so that more people can receive refundable premium tax credits for health insurance. By removing the 400 % federal poverty level cap, individuals and families with higher incomes become eligible for the credits. The amendment takes effect for tax years starting after the law is passed.

Key Provisions

  • Deletes the rule that refundable tax credits for qualified health plans are limited to individuals whose income does not exceed 400 % of the federal poverty level.
  • Updates the related income‑level table to replace the “up to 400 %” wording with “or higher,” allowing credits for higher‑income earners.
  • Makes the changes effective for tax years that begin after the law is enacted.

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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Ways and Means Committee

March 13, 2018

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Introduced in House

March 13, 2018

HouseIntro Referral

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Ways and Means Committee

March 13, 2018

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Introduced in HouseIssued March 13, 2018

I

115th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. R. 5258

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

March 13, 2018

Mr. DeSaulnier introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

A BILL

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand eligibility to receive refundable tax credits for coverage under a qualified health plan.

1.

Short title

This Act may be cited as the Affordable Health Insurance for the Middle Class Act.

2.

Expansion of eligibility for refundable credits for coverage under qualified health plans

(a)

In general

Section 36B(c)(1)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking but does not exceed 400 percent.

(b)

Conforming amendment

The table in section 36B(b)(3)(A)(i) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking up to 400% and inserting or higher.

(c)

Effective date

The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.