Caregiving for an aging parent, relative with a disability, or ailing loved one is a full-time job,” said Gillibrand. “Individuals who leave the workforce to care for their loved ones should receive compensation for that critical work. This commonsense bill would ensure eligible caregivers receive essential Social Security benefits in retirement, helping them to continue to provide for themselves and their families after leaving their jobs. As the top Democrat on the Senate Aging Committee, I am committed to getting this legislation passed.
Kirsten Gillibrand: “Caregiving for an aging parent, relative with a disability, or ailing loved one is a full-time job,” said Gillibrand.…”
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Gillibrand emphasizes the importance of caregiver compensation.
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