Bipartisan Patient Protection Act of 2001-Part II

Hozzl · 2023-01-16T23:48:08Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 284 Bipartisan Patient Protection Act of 2001-Part II currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Taxation. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/16/2023, 11:48 PM

Congressional Summary of S 284

Bipartisan Patient Protection Act of 2001 - - Part II - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) with respect to Archer Medical Savings Accounts, increase the number of permitted account participants, increase the permitted size of a "small employer" from 50 to 100 or fewer employees, and extend, by two years, the cut-off year; (2) allow an eligible small employer a limited health insurance expenses credit; and (3) consider a "qualified health benefit purchasing coalition" (a non-profit corporation selling health insurance for small employers through licensed insurers) distribution as a distribution for a charitable purpose.

Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a program to award demonstration grants to States to allow States to demonstrate the effectiveness of innovative ways to increase access to health insurance through market reforms and other innovative means. Authorizes appropriations.

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Current Status of Bill S 284

Bill S 284 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 7, 2001. Bill S 284 was introduced during Congress 107 and was introduced to the Senate on February 7, 2001. Bill S 284's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1154-1156) as of February 7, 2001

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 284

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 284

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Taxation

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Access to health careBusiness income taxCharitable contributionsCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesCommerceCongressCongressional investigationsCongressional reporting requirementsConsumer cooperativesConsumer educationCooperative societiesDiscrimination in insuranceDiscrimination in medical careEconomics and Public FinanceEmployee health benefitsExcise taxFederal preemptionFinance and Financial SectorFoundationsGovernment Operations and PoliticsGrants-in-aidHealthHealth insuranceIncome taxInsurance premiumsLabor and EmploymentMedical economicsMedical savings accountsNonprofit organizationsPersonal income taxReinsuranceSelf-employedSmall businessSocial WelfareState lawsTax creditsTax deductionsTax penalties

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 284

Bipartisan Patient Protection Act of 2001-Part IIA bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives to expand health care coverage for individuals.Bipartisan Patient Protection Act of 2001-Part II

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