H.R. 3717 would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit to employers for the costs of implementing wellness programs.
Detailed Summary
Healthy Workforce Act of 2007 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow employers a 50% tax credit for the costs of providing employees with a qualified wellness program. Defines "qualified wellness program" as a program that is certified by the Secretary of Health and Human Services and that consists of a health awareness and education component, a behavioral change component, and a supportive environment component. Terminates such credit after 2017.
Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to institute an outreach program to inform businesses about the availability of such wellness program tax credit.
Status of the Legislation
Latest Major Action: 10/2/2007: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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