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Tom Harkin: “Nothing in health reform legislation would cut existing benefits or restrict the ability of private insurance carriers…”

On the recordApril 13, 2010
Nothing in health reform legislation would cut existing benefits or restrict the ability of private insurance carriers from covering spiritual care. Further, spiritual care will continue to be recognized as a medical expense eligible for a medical care tax deduction.
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Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa
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govinfo.gov
Apr 13, 2010

Editor's note · Context

The speaker is addressing concerns about health reform legislation and its impact on spiritual care benefits.

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