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- Referred to investigations and government operations
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BILL NUMBER:S6050
Title of bill
An act to amend the tax law, in relation to providing a tax credit for the cost of purchasing technology to remotely monitor persons with Alzheimer's disease and/or dementia
Purpose or general idea of bill
In order to better care for those who are afflicted with a cognitive illness, this bill would provide a tax credit for family members or home health care providers to purchase technology that would enable them to locate missing persons that suffer from developmental or dementia-type disorders. This tax incentive is only applicable when the patient resides at home and will be provided in the form of tax credit equal to the cost of the remote location equipment (up to $1000).
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1 amends sections 606 of the tax law. This amendment provides tax credit to the purchasers of technology which monitors Alzheimer's disease and/or dementia in order to deliver proper care to a patient.
Justification
Alzheimer's disease is a cognitive disorder that affects the patient's mind causing memory loss and confusion which may cause wandering. Seniors who are diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease often do not have any major physical ailments. However, their cognitive abilities are diminished making them unable to appropriately care for or monitor themselves.
This bill aims to provide in home monitoring to patients and their families who suffer from dementia related diseases, including Alzheimer's. By providing a tax credit to those who buy this technology, we are allowing people who otherwise could not afford the purchase of expensive equipment the comfort of keeping their loved ones at home and out of a long term care facility. For many patients who suffer from these diseases, long term facilities are often very restrictive and cost the state and families a considerable amount of money.
Prior legislative history
2010-11: A.548-Referred to Ways and Means 2009-10: A.4363-A-Referred to Ways and Means/S.709-A-Referred to Investigations and Government Operations
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately and shall apply to taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2012.
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