Health Care Affordability Act of 2021

Hozzl · 2023-03-08T19:58:48Z

Explore the details of House Bill 369 Health Care Affordability Act of 2021 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Taxation. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/8/2023, 7:58 PM

Summary of Bill HR 369

Bill 117 HR 369, also known as the Health Care Affordability Act of 2021, aims to address the issue of rising healthcare costs in the United States. The bill focuses on making healthcare more affordable for all Americans by implementing various measures.

One key provision of the bill is the expansion of subsidies for individuals purchasing health insurance through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace. This would help lower-income individuals and families afford health insurance coverage. Additionally, the bill seeks to cap out-of-pocket expenses for prescription drugs, ensuring that individuals are not burdened by high medication costs.

Furthermore, the Health Care Affordability Act of 2021 includes provisions to increase funding for community health centers, which play a crucial role in providing healthcare services to underserved populations. This funding would help improve access to care for those who may not have insurance or face barriers to receiving medical treatment. The bill also addresses the issue of surprise medical billing, which occurs when patients receive unexpected bills from out-of-network providers. The Health Care Affordability Act of 2021 aims to protect patients from these surprise bills by implementing measures to ensure that individuals are not financially burdened by unexpected healthcare costs. Overall, Bill 117 HR 369, the Health Care Affordability Act of 2021, seeks to make healthcare more affordable and accessible for all Americans. By addressing issues such as rising healthcare costs, prescription drug expenses, and surprise medical billing, the bill aims to improve the overall health and well-being of individuals across the country.

Congressional Summary of HR 369

Health Care Affordability Act of 2021

This bill revises the tax credit for health care premium assistance to expand the eligibility of low-income taxpayers for such credit and reduce the cost of health care premiums.

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Current Status of Bill HR 369

Bill HR 369 is currently in the status of Introduced to House since January 19, 2021. Bill HR 369 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on January 19, 2021. Bill HR 369's most recent activity was Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H332) as of February 4, 2021

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 369

Primary Policy Focus

Taxation

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Health care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessIncome tax creditsPoverty and welfare assistance

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 369

Health Care Affordability Act of 2021To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve affordability and reduce premium costs of health insurance for consumers.Health Care Affordability Act of 2021

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