DePasquale Unveils Tax Credit for Long-Term Care Patients

Rep. Eugene DePasquale (D-York) held a press conference to introduce HB 1972. The legislation  would provide a tax credit for the purchase of long-term care insurance. “The goal of this bill is to help our middle class afford long-term insurance,” he stated. “In this case, people who don’t qualify for long-term care under Pennsylvania’s Medicaid program are often force to purchase their own, very costly, insurance and subsequently have trouble paying their annual premiums.” Rep. Rick Taylor (D-Montgomery) was also on hand for the event as well as Dr. Stuart Shapiro, President and CEO of the Pennsylvania Health Care Association. Check the PLS Capitol Toolbox later today to read the full story.