MA S668

Bill

Supporting equal access to community care for elders and the disabled

Introduced
01/22/2019

In Committee
09/26/2019

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to support equal access to community care for elders and the disabled. Health Care Financing.

AI Summary

This bill aims to support equal access to community care for elders and the disabled. The key provisions are: 1) For individuals with monthly income exceeding the exemptions allowed under Medicaid, they will be required to pay the excess income for a period of six consecutive months when receiving medical care or services. 2) For individuals with gross income greater than 300% of the federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI) level but less than the average monthly cost of nursing home care, the division (likely referring to the state Medicaid agency) will charge a monthly premium equal to the difference between the individual's gross income and 300% of the federal SSI level, if the individual is participating in a Home and Community Based Waiver or a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) program. The division will apply for any necessary federal waivers to implement this provision. The goal is to ensure equal access to community-based care for elders and individuals with disabilities, while requiring those with higher incomes to contribute a portion of the costs.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (13)

Jennifer Benson (D), Dan Carey (D), Harriette Chandler (D), Jo Comerford (D), David DeCoste (R), Sal DiDomenico (D), Mindy Domb (D), Jamie Eldridge (D), Bradford Hill (R), Kay Khan (D), Angelo Puppolo (D), Tom Stanley (D), Susannah Whipps (I),

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 09/26/2019)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S668

(12 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S668
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S668.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1261	Relative to low-income housing eligibility for disabled veterans	Read; and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means	Similar To
H2395	Relative to providing tax processing and filing assistance for certain disabled veterans	Accompanied a study order, see H5128	Similar To
H2401	Establishing a homestead exemption for disabled veterans	Accompanied a study order, see H5128	Similar To
H3138	Allowing a service branch designation on license plates for disabled veterans	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means	Similar To
H3199	Increasing the annuity for gold star families	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means	Similar To
H621	Relative to assisting elders and people with disabilities in the Commonwealth	Accompanied S356	Similar To
H633	Assuring that polling places are accessible to elderly and physically challenged voters	Accompanied a study order, see H4403	Similar To
S1810	Relative to employment of persons with disabilities on state contracts	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S2166	Increasing the annuity for gold star families	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S2430	Preserving special needs trusts for disabled seniors	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S783	Relative to senior and non-elderly disabled housing	Accompanied a new draft, see S2529	Similar To
S791	Establishing a task force on elderly and disabled persons residing in public housing	Accompanied a study order, see S2527	Similar To

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