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If you or one of your loved ones is among Ontario\u2019s over-80 population \u2013 or approaching that age \u2013 you might be interested in the current push to implement an enhanced Seniors\u2019 Tax Credit in our province. The timing couldn\u2019t be more urgent, given that Ontario’s 80+ population is set to double between 2023 and 2040. Properly administered, a Seniors’ Tax Credit will enable seniors to live and receive care in their homes and communities longer, saving long term care (LTC) spaces and hospital beds for those who need them most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The call for a more accessible Seniors’ Tax Credit is backed by a group of health care, senior living, and real estate organizations in Ontario who understand the vital role it can play in our entire health care and housing continuum. This coalition of organizations is leading the charge to persuade the provincial government to implement a tax benefit that will truly work for Ontario\u2019s seniors. Quebec\u2019s new program serves as a valid model; thanks to its seniors\u2019 tax credit, that province has reduced its LTC waitlist to just over 3,700 as of October 2024, versus 47,000 in Ontario.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the key aims is the desire to get rid of the \u2018grey market\u2019, whereby unlicensed providers are delivering some seniors\u2019 home care services, often under the table. The legitimate organizations providing services have a powerful, united voice and agree wholeheartedly with a recent C.D. Howe Institute research paper which outlines the need for provinces to implement smart policies to address our growing senior population and economic challenges faced by some seniors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 2022 Ontario budget did introduce a new refundable personal income tax credit called the Ontario Seniors Care at Home Tax Credit (OSCAH). However, the steps to qualify for OSCAH pose a challenge in that seniors must apply and be approved for a federal disability certificate in order to claim part-time attendant care in their homes as an eligible medical expense. As a result, the vast majority of home care recipients have difficulty claiming these expenses and receiving their credit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We all know that Ontario\u2019s healthcare system is already stretched to the limit, and more funding alone won\u2019t solve the capacity challenges. To sustain our healthcare system as baby boomers age, leveraging seniors\u2019 care capacity outside of the publicly funded LTC and hospital sectors must be part of the solution. Based on current numbers, an enhanced Seniors\u2019 Tax Credit would allow for 2400 seniors to be diverted from the LTC waitlist to be cared for in the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As mentioned, a more accessible tax credit will help seniors afford the necessary services that will enable them to age in the communities of their choice. It would also incentivize senior-focused development and unlock more housing units for young Ontarians who want to start families. If you agree that the time for change in Ontario is now, we encourage you to contact your local Member of Provincial Parliament<\/a> and add your voice to the chorus pushing for a more accessible Seniors\u2019 Tax Credit. For more information, please visit the Seniors\u2019 Tax Credit website<\/a> or contact us at GEM Health Care<\/a> Services.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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