November 20, 2025
The Honorable Daniel Webster
Florida’s 11th Congressional District
2184 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-0911
Dear Congressman Webster,
On behalf of AMAC Action, the advocacy affiliate of the Association of Mature American Citizens (AMAC), with over 2 million members nationwide, I write to express our strong support for H.R. 6167, the Helping Everyone Access Long Term Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2025.
Across the country, physicians provide uncompensated care to Medicaid and CHIP patients but receive little recognition under current tax law. At the same time, Medicaid's low reimbursement rates and complex administrative requirements create significant time and financial burdens, particularly for small and independent practices, limiting the number of Medicaid patients physicians are able to serve. As access to physician-led primary care declines, many Medicaid and CHIP beneficiaries are left without options for routine and preventive care, pushing patients to seek costly treatment in hospital emergency departments for non-emergent medical needs. H.R. 6167 helps address these challenges by allowing participating physicians to deduct the Medicare-based value of qualifying charity care while providing limited liability protections preserving accountability in cases involving gross negligence or misconduct.
Importantly, the bill is narrowly tailored. It applies only to licensed physicians providing unreimbursed professional services to Medicaid or CHIP-enrolled patients, excludes hospitals and corporate entities, and specifically does not create a new entitlement, expand Medicaid benefits, reimburse physicians, or shift additional costs to taxpayers. Instead, it encourages voluntary participation in charity care through existing tax mechanisms while relying on established IRS documentation and enforcement procedures to ensure accountability.
H.R. 6167 is a practical, commonsense solution that strengthens access to care while respecting taxpayers and preserving physician independence. AMAC Action looks forward to helping pass the HEALTH Act of 2025.
Sincerely,
Rebecca Weber
CEO, Association of Mature American Citizens (AMAC)
Chairwoman, AMAC Action