Bill · H.R. 2062· House(119-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.

Age: 78 years

Pennsylvania

Introduced: 3/11/2025
Last activity: 3/11/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsored by: Mike Kelly
Cosponsors: - 9 - 0

Taxation

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill proposes to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. It seeks to treat membership in a health care sharing ministry as a medical expense. This change would include the sharing of medical expenses and the payment of administrative fees. Additionally, the bill specifies that these ministries shall not be treated as a health plan or as insurance. These changes are intended to take effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.

Yes· 3 of 4

Would middle-income households be better off under this?+5
Could provide tax relief for middle-class families using healthcare sharing ministries.
Does this cut taxes for middle-income families?+5
Allows individuals to deduct healthcare sharing ministry costs as medical expenses, potentially lowering tax liability.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+5
Provides tax incentives for healthcare sharing ministries, potentially increasing access to alternative healthcare funding models.