Connecticut Senate Bill SB00096

Connecticut 2013 Regular Session

• Introduced: 1/10/13
• Refer: 1/10/13

Caption

An Act Establishing A Tax Credit For The Purchase Of Long-term Care Insurance.

Impact

The enactment of SB00096 could have a significant impact on state laws related to long-term care and insurance. By introducing a tax credit, the bill may lead to an increase in the number of individuals purchasing long-term care insurance. This increase could directly affect the financial landscape for residents and insurance companies alike, potentially reducing the strain on state resources related to healthcare for the elderly and disabled who require long-term care services.

Summary

SB00096 is proposed legislation aimed at establishing a tax credit for individuals or companies that purchase long-term care insurance policies. The bill's primary intent is to incentivize the uptake of insurance that covers long-term care, particularly for services rendered in the policyholder’s home. This approach not only seeks to alleviate the financial burden on families needing long-term care solutions but also encourages more residents to plan for their future healthcare needs responsibly.

Contention

While the rationale behind SB00096 is to boost the accessibility and affordability of long-term care insurance, there may be contention around the fiscal implications of such a tax credit. Critics might argue that the state should prioritize direct healthcare funding rather than providing tax breaks to insurance policyholders. Furthermore, debates may arise regarding the adequacy of the tax credit in covering the high costs associated with long-term care, and whether it effectively incentivizes insurance purchases or merely benefits those who can already afford such policies.