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I CAN Act

11/1/2022, 3:47 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 4716

Inhaler Coverage and Access Now Act or the I CAN Act

This bill provides for coverage under a high deductible health plan not requiring a deductible of inhalers for treatment of any chronic lung disease, including asthma (and any medicine or drug which is delivered through such inhalers for treatment of such diseases).

Current Status of Bill HR 4716

Bill HR 4716 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 17, 2019. Bill HR 4716 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on October 17, 2019.  Bill HR 4716's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 323. as of February 21, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4716

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
4
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
3
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4716

Primary Policy Focus

Taxation

Potential Impact Areas

- Cardiovascular and respiratory health
- Health care costs and insurance
- Health care coverage and access
- Health technology, devices, supplies
- Income tax deductions

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4716

I CAN Act
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a safe harbor for high deductible health plans without a deductible for certain inhalers.
I CAN Act
Inhaler Coverage and Access Now Act
I CAN Act
Inhaler Coverage and Access Now Act

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