Bill · S. 46· Senate(119-S-46)

Health Care Affordability Act of 2025

Age: 79 years

New Hampshire

Introduced: 1/9/2025
Last activity: 1/9/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsored by: Jeanne Shaheen
Cosponsors: - 43 - 0

Taxation

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

The Health Care Affordability Act of 2025 seeks to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. This bill aims to expand eligibility for the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan. It proposes changes to the applicable percentages for different household income tiers. These changes include a sliding scale for premium percentages based on income relative to the poverty line. The amendments are intended to take effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.

Yes· 3 of 13

Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+7
The bill increases premium coverage for households at various levels of the poverty line.
Does this strengthen the Affordable Care Act?+6
The bill expands eligibility for the premium tax credit by removing the 400 percent income cap.
Would middle-income households be better off under this?+5
The new sliding scale allows for higher coverage percentages for middle-income earners.