Health care professional tax credit

(a)

In general

Subpart A of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after section 25F the following new section:

25G.

Health care professional tax credit

(a)

Allowance of credit

In the case of a qualifying individual, there shall be allowed a credit against the tax imposed by this chapter for the taxable year in an amount equal to the sum of— (1) $300 multiplied by the number of calendar months during the taxable year in which such individual provides more than 80 but not more than 120 hours of qualifying health care services, (2) $400 multiplied by the number of calendar months during the taxable year in which such individual provides more than 120 but not more than 160 hours of qualifying health care services, plus (3) $500 multiplied by the number of calendar months during the taxable year in which such individual provides more than 160 hours of qualifying health care services. (b)

Qualifying individual

(1)

In general

For purposes of this section, the term qualifying individual means, with respect to a taxable year, an individual who is a licensed or certified health professional who provides qualifying health care services in a qualifying facility in good standing at any time during the taxable year. (2)

Licensed or certified health professional

For purposes of paragraph (1), the term licensed or certified health professional means an individual who is licensed, registered, or certified under Federal or State law or regulation to provide health care services. (c)

Qualifying health care services

(1)

In general

For purposes of this section the term qualifying health care services means— (A)any item or service for which payment may be made under title XVIII of the Social Security Act or under a State plan (or waiver of such plan) under title XIX of such Act, except for personal care services as defined under a State plan (or waiver of such plan) under title XIX of such Act, or (B)hospital care, medical services, or extended care services furnished directly to a veteran by— (i)a medical professional employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs, or (ii)a non-Department health care provider pursuant to an agreement with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs under chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code. (2)

Exclusions

Such term shall not include— (A)services provided by a supplier of durable medical equipment (as defined in section 1861(n) of the Social Security Act), (B)personal care services, consumer-directed or self-directed assistance programs, (C)fiscal intermediary services, or (D)home health or hospice care furnished by an individual is not a rendering or billing provider of record of title XVIII or XIX of the Social Security Act. (d)

Qualifying facility in good standing

For purposes of this section, the term qualifying facility in good standing means a facility or provider that— (1)is a medical facility of the Department of Veterans Affairs, as defined in section 8101 of title 38, United States Code, or (2)is— (A)located in a health professional shortage area (as defined in section 332(a)(1) of the Public Health Service Act), and (B)enrolled to furnish items and services under title XVIII of the Social Security Act or under a State plan (or waiver of such plan) under title XIX of such Act. (e)

Income limitation and special rules

(1)

Income limitation

No credit shall be allowed under subsection (a) to any individual in any taxable year in which the modified adjusted gross income of the taxpayer exceeds— (A)$400,000 in the case of a joint return or a surviving spouse, or (B)$200,000 in any other case. (2)

Minimum number of qualifying months

No credit shall be allowed with respect to qualifying health care services provided by an individual in any taxable year unless such individual provided 80 or more hours of qualifying health care services in each of 8 calendar months during such taxable year. (3)

Modified adjusted gross income

For purposes of paragraph (1), the term modified adjusted gross income means the adjusted gross income of the taxpayer for the taxable year increased by any amount excluded from gross income under section 911, 931, or 933. (f)

Termination of credit

No credit shall be allowed under subsection (a) for any taxable year beginning after December 31, 2030.

(b)

Clerical amendment

The table of sections for subpart A of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 25F the following new item:

Sec. 25G. Health care professional tax credit.

(c)

Effective date

The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.

Evaluation and reports

(a)

Government Accountability Office study

Not later than June 30, 2030, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to Congress a report on— (1)the overall impact of the credit allowed under section 25G of such Code on retention of health care professionals in health professional shortage areas; (2)the effects of such credit on the quality and continuity of care furnished in Department of Veterans Affairs medical facilities, including Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinics. and through non-Department medical providers pursuant to an agreement entered into with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs under chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code; (3)whether the credit improved health care access or staffing stability in medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs located in rural or underserved areas; and (4)any recommendations for improving the effectiveness or targeting of the credit. (b)

Health professional shortage areas

For purposes of this section, the term health professional shortage areas has the meaning given such term in section 332(a)(1) of the Public Health Service Act.