NASSAU COUNTY CIVIC ASSOCIATION, INC.
"The government is us, we are the government, you and I." Teddy Roosevelt
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NASSAU COUNTY CIVIC ASSOCIATION, INC. "The government is us, we are the government, you and I." Teddy Roosevelt |
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The Cancer Relief Act
May 23, 2012
A taxpayer with cancer is often burdened with significant costs
related to their treatment. Due to the disabling effect of cancer
and its treatment, a significant loss of income often results even
when the person with cancer has access to short term disability.
This legislation will allow a tax credit of up to $500 to
taxpayers who are diagnosed with cancer and or their dependent
children who have been diagnosed with cancer to cover any medical
expenses related to the treatment of cancer such as insurance
deductibles and related out of pocket expenses.
Cancer is a serious health issue that affects tens of thousands of New York
residents. The financial burden is often severe and puts added pressure on
families who are under tremendous stress dealing with a diagnosis of cancer.
Unlike other illnesses, cancer is a chronic condition which requires management
with different outcomes which can lead to death.
Taxpayers afflicted with cancer and or their children pay thousands of dollars
yearly in out of pocket expenses resulting from their battle with cancer. The
burden of these non-covered costs creates questions when deciding the treatment
to pursue based on the ability to pay. This legislation will give some relief to
those afflicted with cancer so that their
focus is not on their finances but instead on their battle with cancer.
Everyone knows someone afflicted with cancer. The diagnosis often feels like a death sentence but the will to live is stronger. Cancer survivors fight to live for their families. It’s time we enter the fray against the epidemic of cancer.
The Cancer Relief Act Legislation