Medical Insurance (Tax Relief) Bill

Key Points

• It proposes tax relief on premiums for private medical insurance paid by individuals.
• The relief would be delivered through changes to the tax system, effectively reducing the cost of private cover for households.
• The bill would require amendments to tax law and could affect government tax revenue.
• It is currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons; the first reading was on 5 July 2010.

Progress

The bill is at the 2nd reading stage in the House of Commons, having had its first reading on 5 July 2010. No further stages are shown in the provided details.