arrow_back Back to App

Making Health Insurance More Affordable for Working Families

This act aims to make health insurance more affordable for working families. It changes how employer-sponsored health coverage is defined as unaffordable, potentially allowing more individuals to qualify for financial assistance with their premiums.
Key points
Expands the definition of unaffordable employer-sponsored health coverage to include family members of an employee.
If the employee's or family's required contribution for a plan exceeds 9.5% of household income, it's not considered "minimum essential coverage," potentially enabling other subsidy eligibility.
These changes apply to tax years beginning after December 31, 2021.
article Official text account_balance Process page
Expired
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_7230
Sponsor: Rep. Wild, Susan [D-PA-7]
Process start date: 2022-03-24
Lustra uses Artificial Intelligence. Verify details in source documents.
Summarized by: gemini-2.5-flash-preview-05-20
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch

OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Family Health Care Affordability Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_7230.

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:

  • Expands the definition of unaffordable employer-sponsored health coverage to include family members of an employee.
  • If the employee's or family's required contribution for a plan exceeds 9.5% of household income, it's not considered "minimum essential coverage," potentially enabling other subsidy eligibility.
  • These changes apply to tax years beginning after December 31, 2021.
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. Wild, Susan [D-PA-7].

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.

CATEGORIES

Health Family Taxes