HR 1261 · 106th Congress · Health
Long-Term Care Insurance Act of 1999
Bill Progress
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.(1999-04-12)
Plain Language Summary
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Long-Term Care Insurance Act of 1999 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a phased- in deduction (20 percent to 100 percent over five years) for eligible long-term care premiums paid on behalf of a taxpayer, spouse, or dependent. Provides that such deduction shall: (1) not be part of the medical deduction; (2) not be available if used as part of the self-employed health insurance deduction; and (3) be available to nonitemizers and itemizers. Reduces the earned income percentage for taxpayers without children. Amends the Social Security Act, with respect to long-term care policy benefits, to exempt 75 percent of certain disregarded assets from State Medicaid recovery. Directs the: (1) Commissioner of the Social Security Administration to inform the public about the financial risks and costs of long-term care costs, and the limited coverage provided under Medicaid and Medicare; and (2) Secretary of Labor to encourage employer-sponsored long-term coverage.…
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Cosponsors (20)
5 Democrats15 Republicans