What the bill does do is provide a temporary tax deduction of up to $6,000 for seniors aged 65 and older. The tax break is available to people with an adjusted gross incomes of $75,000 or less and $150,000 or less for couples filing jointly. The deduction is set to expire at the end of 2028.

In the wake of Congress’ passage of President Donald Trump’s tax cut and spending bill, experts and advocates warn that it could have dire consequences for Alabama’s tenuous rural healthcare situation.