Congress is pushing for a bill to reform health insurance by the end of the year. An overview has been published outlining the options that are being considered and a health insurance mandate is on the table. The overview has the option of requiring Americans to be covered by health insurance. Those who choose not to [...]
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Louisiana Health Insurance Tax Breaks Possible Next Year
According to the Associated Press’ Melinda DeSlatte, the 2010 state budget may include tax breaks on Louisiana health insurance. Representative Gary Smith has proposed giving tax credits to small businesses that provide their employees with employer-sponsored health insurance. He also wants to offer tax credits to people who pay for individual health insurance policies, which [...]
Oklahoma Health Insurance Tax Break
Even though individual health insurance rates are rising across America, it’s not all bad news for one state! A KFSM News report says that a tax credit may be in the future for purchasers of Oklahoma health insurance. If the state legislature passes the proposal, individuals will be able to deduct the full cost of [...]
Increased New York Health Insurance Taxes
The New York State legislature has approved an increase in health insurance taxes to reduce the budget deficit, according to Alphonso O’Neil-White in the Buffalo News. Approximately $350 million worth of “patient services surcharges” and “covered lives assessments” (among other names for the fees) will be added to the already expensive cost of New York [...]
