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To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat membership in a health care sharing ministry as a medical expense, and for other purposes.
3/26/2025, 2:03 AM
Summary of Bill HR 2062
Bill 119 HR 2062, also known as the Health Care Sharing Ministry Act, aims to make changes to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 regarding the treatment of membership in a health care sharing ministry as a medical expense.
Under this bill, individuals who are members of a health care sharing ministry would be able to deduct their membership fees as a medical expense on their taxes. This would provide financial relief for those who choose to participate in these ministries as an alternative to traditional health insurance.
In addition to this main provision, the bill also includes other purposes related to health care sharing ministries. These may include clarifications on the eligibility requirements for membership, regulations on how funds are distributed among members, and guidelines for how these ministries operate within the healthcare system. Overall, the Health Care Sharing Ministry Act seeks to recognize and support the role of health care sharing ministries in providing healthcare coverage for individuals and families. It aims to make it easier for members to afford their healthcare expenses and promote alternative options for healthcare coverage.
Under this bill, individuals who are members of a health care sharing ministry would be able to deduct their membership fees as a medical expense on their taxes. This would provide financial relief for those who choose to participate in these ministries as an alternative to traditional health insurance.
In addition to this main provision, the bill also includes other purposes related to health care sharing ministries. These may include clarifications on the eligibility requirements for membership, regulations on how funds are distributed among members, and guidelines for how these ministries operate within the healthcare system. Overall, the Health Care Sharing Ministry Act seeks to recognize and support the role of health care sharing ministries in providing healthcare coverage for individuals and families. It aims to make it easier for members to afford their healthcare expenses and promote alternative options for healthcare coverage.
Congressional Summary of HR 2062
This bill provides that amounts paid for membership in a health care sharing ministry, including amounts paid for the sharing of medical expenses and administrative fees, are a tax-deductible medical expense. (Health care sharing ministries are faith-based organizations with members who share a common set of ethical or religious beliefs and who contribute regular payments to cover the medical expenses of other members.)
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Current Status of Bill HR 2062
Bill HR 2062 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 11, 2025. Bill HR 2062 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 11, 2025. Bill HR 2062's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of March 11, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2062
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2062
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2062
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat membership in a health care sharing ministry as a medical expense, and for other purposes.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat membership in a health care sharing ministry as a medical expense, and for other purposes.
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