Tell Your Lawmakers: Family Caregivers Need Financial Relief Now!

Family caregivers are the first line of defense against older residents being forced from their homes and into subpar nursing homes - and it's not easy.

On average, family caregivers in the U.S. spend 26% of their income on caregiving activities. This expensive care helps older loved ones remain safely at home. And now, the pandemic and rising costs due to inflation have only made things more difficult.

AARP is fighting to bring some financial relief to family caregivers, who need and deserve support.

There is bipartisan legislation, the Caregiver’s Assistance Act (A1802/S2021), that would provide eligible NJ family caregivers with a modest refundable income tax credit of up to $675.

Tell your lawmakers: Vote yes and support the Caregiver’s Assistance Act (A1802/S2021) to provide family caregivers financial relief now!

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Subject Pass A1802/S2021 to Support Family Caregivers Now!

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Family caregivers are the first line of defense against older residents being forced from their homes and into subpar nursing homes – and it’s not easy.

Family caregiving takes an emotional and financial toll. On average, family caregivers spend 26% of their income on caregiving activities. Moreover, NJ family caregivers provide unpaid care valued at over $13 billion annually, saving the state and taxpayers money by helping loved ones stay home and out of costly nursing home care.

With the COVID-19 pandemic exposing serious problems in our long-term care system and inflation driving prices for gas, food and housing even higher, family caregiving has become more stressful and an even greater financial burden. New Jersey’s family caregivers need and deserve support now.

I’m asking you to vote yes and support the Caregiver’s Assistance Act (A1802/S2021) to provide family caregivers with a modest refundable income tax credit of up to $675.

Sincerely,

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[Your Address]

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