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Introduced
09/26/2022
09/26/2022
In Committee
09/27/2022
09/27/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a deduction for certain charity care furnished by physi- cians, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Medical Care Equity Act, aims to provide a tax deduction for physicians who furnish "qualified charity care," defined as medical services provided without expectation of reimbursement, including emergency screenings and stabilizing treatment. The bill also limits the liability of physicians and supporting medical personnel for harm caused during the provision of such charity care, as long as it was not grossly negligent. The deduction is based on the "unreimbursed Medicare-based value" of the care provided, and the deduction is capped at the taxpayer's gross income from physicians' services. The bill also directs the Secretary of the Treasury to issue regulations to document the provision of qualified charity care.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 09/27/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/8984/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr8984/BILLS-117hr8984ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr8984/BILLS-117hr8984ih.pdf.pdf |
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