Bill Overview
Title: DELIVER Act of 2022
Description: This bill increases the standard charitable mileage rate for the delivery of meals to elderly, disabled, frail, and at-risk individuals. The rate shall be equal to the standard business mileage rate (58.5 cents per mile in 2022).
Sponsors: Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25]
Target Audience
Population: People who rely on meal delivery services for the elderly, disabled, frail, and at-risk
Estimated Size: 10000000
- The DELIVER Act increases the mileage rate for volunteers delivering meals to specific groups.
- The focus groups are elderly, disabled, frail, and at-risk individuals who depend on meal delivery services.
- This suggests the initial target population is those who receive meals through such volunteer-led initiatives and rely heavily on these services.
Reasoning
- Considering that the policy targets volunteers delivering meals to the elderly, disabled, frail, and at-risk individuals, the majority of the impacted population will be those receiving these meals as well as the volunteers.
- We must also consider the enhancement in volunteer engagement due to increased mileage reimbursement, which could improve service delivery quality and frequency.
- Given the budget constraints and initial U.S. target population estimate of 10 million, the policy might not reach everyone who could benefit but will likely enhance service for a significant portion.
Simulated Interviews
Retired teacher (Florida)
Age: 77 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 20.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I currently rely on meal delivery for daily nutrition.
- It's difficult to go grocery shopping due to my mobility issues.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 4 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 4 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 3 |
Volunteer (Ohio)
Age: 35 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 12/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The increased mileage rate will definitely help cover fuel costs.
- This might encourage me to volunteer more often.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 4 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 3 |
Retired nurse (California)
Age: 68 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 4
Duration of Impact: 20.0 years
Commonness: 8/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The increased volunteer support might mean more consistent meal delivery for me.
- I struggle to cook due to my arthritis, so this is essential.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 4 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 4 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 3 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 3 |
| Year 10 | 5 | 2 |
| Year 20 | 4 | 2 |
Meal delivery coordinator (New York)
Age: 45 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 7/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The increase in mileage reimbursement makes recruiting volunteers much easier.
- This policy helps sustain our operation given rising fuel costs.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 5 |
Retired engineer (Texas)
Age: 79 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 20.0 years
Commonness: 6/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It comforts me knowing I will get my meals regularly.
- I'm less worried about not getting enough food.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 5 | 4 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 3 |
Full-time volunteer (Illinois)
Age: 52 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 4/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Helping others is rewarding, and the mileage increase helps with my own costs.
- I might be able to do more trips each week now.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 9 | 8 |
| Year 2 | 9 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 9 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 5 |
Retired administrative assistant (Georgia)
Age: 62 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 15.0 years
Commonness: 9/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I hope to see my meals delivered more regularly.
- This policy sounds promising for people in my situation.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 4 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 4 |
| Year 10 | 5 | 3 |
| Year 20 | 4 | 3 |
Part-time volunteer and student (Oregon)
Age: 29 | Gender: other
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 11/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The additional mileage pay is motivating to keep volunteering.
- Hopefully, I can increase my hours with this support.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 4 |
Retired college professor (North Carolina)
Age: 71 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 6/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Knowing our meals will arrive consistently is a relief.
- Volunteer support is crucial for us.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 4 |
Social worker (Michigan)
Age: 40 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 15.0 years
Commonness: 10/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This policy seems beneficial for both our volunteers and recipients.
- We might be able to reach more people with better volunteer retention.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 9 | 8 |
| Year 2 | 9 | 8 |
| Year 3 | 9 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 6 |
Cost Estimates
Year 1: $50000000 (Low: $40000000, High: $60000000)
Year 2: $51000000 (Low: $41000000, High: $61000000)
Year 3: $52020000 (Low: $41820000, High: $62220000)
Year 5: $54000000 (Low: $43200000, High: $64800000)
Year 10: $59000000 (Low: $47200000, High: $70800000)
Year 100: $100000000 (Low: $80000000, High: $120000000)
Key Considerations
- Current charitable mileage rate and the current business mileage rate have different tax implications.
- Volunteers primarily utilizing personal vehicles for deliveries will benefit, affecting the model for charitable contributions and reimbursements.
- Possible increase in volunteer participation due to better reimbursement.
- Administrative costs related to tax filings might experience a minor change due to rate adjustments.