HR 7527 · 96th Congress · Health

National Health Care Reform Act of 1980

Introduced 1980-06-09· Sponsored by Rep. Gephardt, Richard A. [D-MO-3]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
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Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.(1980-06-09)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] National Health Care Reform Act of 1980 - Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish actuarial categories, including an aged and disabled actuarial category, of individuals eligible for Federal financial assistance toward the purchase of membership in a health care plan qualified under this Act (health care contributions). Sets forth the factors to be considered by the Secretary in establishing such categories. Requires the Secretary to delineate the United States into health care areas according to specified criteria. Title I: Health Care Contributions - Makes every individual who is: (1) a resident of the United States; and (2) a citizen of the United States or a lawful resident alien, eligible for a health care contribution. Stipulates that a person who is a dependent of an eligible individual is not eligible for a health care contribution. Amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to allow a tax exclusion of contributions paid by an eligible individual's employer toward the premium of a qualified health care plan. Sets forth the conditions for such exclusion. Establishes limits on the amount of the tax exclusion allowed to an eligible individual. Amends the …

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1 Republican