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US HR4716

US HR4716
I CAN Act Inhaler Coverage and Access Now Act


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Introduced
10/17/2019
In Committee
10/23/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a safe harbor for high deductible health plans without a deductible for certain inhalers. 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).

AI Summary

This bill, the Inhaler Coverage and Access Now Act (I CAN Act), amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a safe harbor for high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) that do not require a deductible for certain inhalers used to treat chronic lung diseases, including asthma. Specifically, the bill allows HDHPs to cover inhalers and any associated medicines or drugs without the need to meet the plan's deductible. This change is intended to improve access to necessary respiratory treatments for individuals with chronic lung conditions enrolled in HDHPs.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 323. (on 02/21/2020)

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