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MA H607
Increasing the personal needs allowance for residents of long term care facilities
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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to increase the personal needs allowance for certain elderly and disabled residents residing in licensed medical facilities. Elder Affairs.
AI Summary
This bill aims to increase the personal needs allowance for certain elderly and disabled residents residing in licensed medical facilities. Specifically, it amends state laws to increase the monthly personal needs allowance from $100 to an amount that is annually adjusted at the same rate as increases for individuals who maintain their own homes and receive state supplementary payments. This change applies to residents of nursing facilities, chronic hospitals, rest homes, public medical institutions, and public psychiatric institutions who are eligible for state financial assistance programs. The bill ensures that these residents have more funds available for clothing, personal needs, and leisure activities.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (13)
Sean Garballey (D),
Denise Garlick (D),
Tami Gouveia (D),
Danielle Gregoire (D),
Louis Kafka (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
Tram Nguyen (D),
Denise Provost (D),
Dave Robertson (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
John Rogers (D),
Angelo Scaccia (D),
Steve Ultrino (D),
Last Action
Accompanied S357 (on 05/13/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H607 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H607.pdf |
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