Income Tax - Credit for Long-Term Care Premiums (Long-Term Care Relief Act of 2025)
Sponsor: Vaughn Stewart (District 19)Committee: Ways and MeansSubject: Taxes - IncomeStatus: Hearing 1/30 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Dec 1, 2025)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Limiting eligibility for a credit against the State income tax for certain long-term care insurance premiums paid by a taxpayer for long-term care insurance purchased before January 1, 2005, to taxpayers who are at least 85 years old with a Maryland adjusted gross income of less than $100,000 for an individual or $200,000 for a joint filer; altering the maximum amount of the credit; and applying the Act to all taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024.
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Testimony (0)
MGA witness listFAV 9FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendments
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Kalla, Karen | AARP Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Hawkins, Giavante | MSATP | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Plante, Cecilia | Maryland Legislative Coalition | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Schwartz, Paul | NARFE | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Paddy, Michaellobbyist | Public Policy Partners | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Celentano, Matthewlobbyist | The League of Life and Health Insurers of Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Stewart, Delegate Stewartlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Lininger, Brettlobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Stewart, Vaughn | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Crespo, Virginialobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVPaddy, MichaelPublic Policy PartnersRegistered for: American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network; Campaign to Protect Patient Health d/b/a Value of Care Coalition; Chase Brexton Health System; Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition; Gaudenzia, Inc.; Gilead Sciences, Inc.…
FAVCelentano, MatthewThe League of Life and Health Insurers of MarylandRegistered for: 38 Degrees North; Advanced Energy United; Alliance of Maryland Dental Plans; Allstate Insurance Company; America's Health Insurance Plans; American Council of Life Insurers…
FAVLininger, BrettRegistered for: Aflac (American Family Life Assurance Company); Amazon.com Services, LLC; American International Group; Boyd Gaming Corporation; Brookfield Power US Asset Management LLC; Centers for Better Insurance, LLC…