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Medical Insurance (Tax Relief) Bill

A Bill to provide for tax relief on medical insurance premiums.

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

1 May 2012

In Plain English

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The Bill would provide tax relief on private medical insurance premiums. It would set out how the relief is calculated and claimed, and who would qualify. If enacted, it aims to lower the after-tax cost of private health cover for households, while potentially affecting government revenue and how the tax system works.

Key Points

Creates a tax relief on qualifying private medical insurance premiums.
Outlines how relief is calculated and claimed through the tax system.
Establishes eligibility criteria and any limits or exclusions.
Aims to reduce the net cost of private health insurance for households; may affect government revenue and tax administration.

Progress

The Bill is at the second reading stage in the House of Commons. If approved, it would move to committee stage for detailed scrutiny, followed by further readings in the Commons and consideration by the Lords.

Who is affected?

Individuals who pay private medical insurance premiumsEmployers that provide private medical insurance as a workplace benefitPrivate medical insurance providers/insurersHM Revenue & Customs and the wider tax administrationHouseholds and taxpayers more broadly (through potential revenue and policy changes)

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Medical Insurance (Tax Relief)

1 Jan 1970

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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