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Increased Tax Relief for Public Safety Retiree Health Insurance.

This act increases the amount retired public safety officers can exclude from their taxable income for health and long-term care insurance premiums. It also removes the direct payment requirement from the retirement plan to the insurer, simplifying the process. These changes aim to improve the financial well-being of retirees and ease access to healthcare benefits.
Key points
The tax-free amount for health insurance for retired public safety officers increases from $3,000 to $6,000 annually.
The requirement for direct payments from the retirement plan to the insurer for health insurance is eliminated, offering more flexibility.
These changes apply to distributions starting from January 1, 2022, with the direct payment repeal effective upon the act's enactment.
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Print number: 117_HR_7203
Sponsor: Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1]
Process start date: 2022-03-24
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

HELPS Retirees Improvement Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_7203.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-03-24.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The tax-free amount for health insurance for retired public safety officers increases from $3,000 to $6,000 annually.
  • The requirement for direct payments from the retirement plan to the insurer for health insurance is eliminated, offering more flexibility.
  • These changes apply to distributions starting from January 1, 2022, with the direct payment repeal effective upon the act's enactment.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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