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