Tell Gov. Stitt to Sign the Caring for Caregivers Act Into Law

Help us Help Oklahoma’s Caregivers

HB 1029X, the Caring for Caregivers Act by Rep. Tammy West and Sen. John Michael Montgomery, would provide well-deserved financial relief to family caregivers who pay for items such as home safety modifications, medical equipment or home health care to help keep their parents, spouses and other loved ones at home longer. It would also help mitigate more costly taxpayer-funded nursing home stays. The credit covers up to 50% of the expenses incurred and is capped at $2,000. However, the cap is extended to $3,000 if the person receiving care suffers from Alzheimer’s or is a veteran.

In a recent AARP survey, 91% of registered Oklahoma voters aged 40-plus said they support a tax credit for family caregivers. Findings show strong support across party lines, with Republicans at 90%, Independents at 91% and Democrats at 94% in favor of the Caring for Caregivers Act.

The Caring for Caregivers Act recognizes our unpaid family caregivers' hard work and sacrifices and assists those who are stepping up to the plate to care for their loved ones. Let’s help them by passing the act today. Thank you for lending your voice. Together we can get this done!

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Dear Governor,

The Caring for Caregivers Act by Rep. Tammy West and Sen. John Michael Montgomery, provides a targeted tax credit to help offset costs incurred by Oklahomans who are caring for loved ones. The act recognizes not only the hard work, but also the financial expense that goes into keeping a loved one at home. The caregiver tax credit will make such a difference in the lives of Oklahoma’s caregivers and, at the same time, help the state save money by allowing more Oklahomans to remain at home rather than staying in costly long-term care facilities: a rare win-win.

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Please sign this important legislation into law. While the tax credit is modest, the support you can choose to show Oklahoma’s unsung heroes is priceless.

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