Federal Compensation: Premium Taxes Paid by the Health Benefits Program
GGD-89-102
Published: Aug 08, 1989. Publicly Released: Aug 08, 1989.
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Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO provided information on the amount of premium taxes that underwriters participating in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program paid to states and other government entities.
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Matter for Congressional Consideration
| Matter | Status | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| If Congress wants to make the treatment of premium taxes uniform in the health and life insurance programs, it may wish to consider amending the Federal Employees' Health Benefits Act to expressly prohibit states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or other political subdivisions from imposing or collecting taxes, fees, or other monetary payments based on the premiums paid under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program. |
Closed – Implemented
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In P.L. 101-508, Congress exempted premiums from states' taxation. |
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