NE family caregivers advocates hope for passage of Caregiver Tax Credit Act / Public News Service

As Nebraska's 2024 legislative session draws to a close, family caregivers and their supporters are closely watching the progress of Legislative Bill 937, the Caregiver Tax Credit Act. The bill provides eligible family caregivers up to $2,000 in tax credits for out-of-pocket expenses or up to $3,000 if the family member receiving care has dementia or is a veteran. Jina Ragland, state director of advocacy and outreach for AARP Nebraska, said family caregivers are filling health care gaps in the state, especially with 15 Nebraska counties currently lacking a nursing home or assisted-living facility. ...

Related Keywords

Shiloh Temple International ,Minnesota ,United States ,Connecticut ,Grand Island ,Nebraska ,Minneapolis ,California ,Nebraskans ,Eliot Bostar ,Jina Ragland ,Patrick Obrien ,Joyce Beck ,Broderick Austin ,D East Hartford ,Jason Rojas ,Lindsay Turner ,Association Of Metropolitan School Districts ,Shiloh Temple International Ministries ,Us Congress ,Training Partnership ,San Jewish Vocational Service ,Minneapolis Federation Of Teachers ,Legislative Bill ,Caregiver Tax Credit ,Social Security ,Budget Policy ,Consumer Issues ,Health Issues ,San Francisco Based Jewish Vocational Service ,High Road Training ,High Road Training Partnership ,Connecticut Voices ,General Assembly ,Metropolitan School Districts ,Minneapolis Federation ,Takeaction Minnesota ,Htmlcss Bootstrap ,Ulti Level Menu ,Ubmenu ,Reeview Nav Menu Examples ,