Medical Insurance (Pensioner Tax Relief) Bill

Key Points

• Provides tax relief on medical insurance premiums for people above the defined age.
• Sets out eligibility criteria and how the relief can be claimed and administered.
• Includes related provisions under 'connected purposes' to enable further regulations and administration.
• Could have implications for government revenue and the private medical insurance market.

Progress

The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it would move to committee stage for detailed examination.