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FIGS-Developed Healthcare is Human Act Introduced in Congress to Provide Federal Tax Credit for Healthcare Professionals

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  • Bipartisan Healthcare is Human Act was introduced by Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-NY) & Rep. Steven Horsford (D-NV) in partnership with FIGS.
  • The legislation provides a federal tax credit of up to $6,000 annually to healthcare professionals working in areas with severe workforce shortages.
  • The tax credit is nonrefundable & capped at $500 per month for professionals earning under $200,000 individually or $400,000 for joint filers.
  • Eligibility requires licensed professionals to provide at least 80 hours of care per month for 8 months annually at qualifying facilities.
  • Qualifying facilities must be enrolled in Medicare or Medicaid, located in a federally designated Health Professional Shortage Area, or be a VA medical facility.
  • Federal data indicates over 8,200 primary care, 7,200 dental, & 6,600 mental health shortage areas exist nationwide.
  • The bill builds on advocacy from FIGS' June 2025 "Awesome Humans on the Hill" event where 18 healthcare professionals & actor Noah Wyle urged Congress for action.
  • FIGS CEO Trina Spear stated the bill aims to address unfair pay & staffing shortages that cause social harm.
  • Rep. Tenney emphasized the need to support rural & underserved communities facing provider deficits.
  • Rep. Horsford highlighted that all 17 Nevada counties are designated shortage areas requiring recruitment & retention incentives.
  • FIGS RN Ambassador Farida Labaran noted the bill validates healthcare workers' stories regarding financial stress & dedication.