Social Security Caregiver Credit Act (2009)

Federal bill would allow unpaid family caregivers to claim Social Security benefits as if they had worked for a wage (according to a specified formula) during each month they were engaged for at least 80 hours in providing care to a dependent relative, for up to five years of such service.

Bill Number H.R. 769

Sponsor Rep. Nita Lowey (D-NY)

Date of Introduction 1/28/2009

Latest Activity Stalled (did not pass in 111th Congress)

More Info http://thomas.loc.gov/

Topic: Caregiver Tax Incentives