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HB 6233

Individual income tax: forms; health care coverage checkoff box and disclosure of insurance-relevant information; provide for. Amends sec. 471 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.471) & adds sec. 471a.

2023-2024 Regular Session Introduced by Brenda Carter and 8 co-sponsors

Michigan bill adds optional health care coverage checkoff box to income tax forms and requires disclosure of insurance-relevant information to state tax authorities.

bill electronically reproduced 12/04/2024
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Bill Summary · HB 6233

Legislative bill overview

HB 6233 modifies Michigan's individual income tax forms to include a voluntary checkoff box allowing taxpayers to indicate their health care coverage status. The bill amends the Michigan Income Tax Act to add a new section requiring disclosure of insurance-relevant information on tax returns, though the specific details of what information would be disclosed are not specified in this bill summary.

Why is this important

Tax forms serve as administrative touchpoints with large populations, and adding health care coverage questions could help state agencies understand coverage gaps or inform future health policy decisions. The bill's supporters may view this as a way to gather public health data; however, the practical use of this information and any privacy implications would depend on implementation details not provided in this summary.

Potential points of contention

  • Privacy concerns: Collecting health insurance information on tax forms raises questions about data security, third-party access, and whether tax agencies should be gathering health information
  • Scope ambiguity: The bill references "insurance-relevant information" without defining what this includes, leaving significant regulatory discretion to tax authorities
  • Voluntary vs. mandatory: While described as a "checkoff box" (suggesting voluntary participation), the enforcement mechanism and consequences of non-response are unclear

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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