MA S1951

Bill

Establishing a tax credit for individuals paying for home health care and hospice

Introduced
03/29/2021

In Committee
03/29/2021

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to establish a tax credit for individuals paying for home health care and hospice. Revenue.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a tax credit of $5,000 for individuals who pay for home health care or hospice services for themselves or an elderly parent/in-law (aged 60 or older) residing in Massachusetts. The services must be provided by a home care provider licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, or certified by the Massachusetts Department of Occupational Safety. This tax credit aims to help offset the costs of at-home care and support for elderly individuals.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Patrick O'Connor (R)*,

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5248 (on 10/03/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1951

(11 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1951
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1951.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H2979	Establishing the family caregiver tax credit	Accompanied a study order, see H5352	Similar To
H5248	Study Order	No further action taken	Replaced by
H737	Clarifying rate setting processes for home health and home care services	Accompanied S774 and S800	Similar To
S1842	To support voluntary income tax assistance sites and expand access to the earned income tax credit	Accompanied a new draft, see H4997	Similar To
S1852	Providing a guaranteed minimum income to all Massachusetts families	Accompanied a new draft, see H4997	Similar To
S1912	To make childcare and preschool more affordable for working families	Accompanied S1878	Similar To
S1930	Supporting job growth in the Commonwealth	Accompanied a study order, see H5250	Similar To
S1980	Relative to the Massachusetts Maritime Commercial Development tax credit	Accompanied a study order, see H5248	Similar To
S1983	Relative to the film tax credit	Accompanied a study order, see H5250	Similar To
S788	To establish the family caregiver tax credit	Accompanied a study order, see H5352	Similar To
S800	Relative to the continuous skilled nursing program	Accompanied S774 and H737	Similar To

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MA S1951

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