S 653
A bill 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.
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 8:48 AM
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Bill overview
This bill changes how the Internal Revenue Code treats payments to health care sharing ministries. It proposes that amounts paid for membership and related administrative fees are considered a deductible medical expense. The bill clarifies that these ministries are not considered health plans or insurance under tax law. These changes would take effect starting in 2026.
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