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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
02/03/2022
02/03/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to equal access to community care for elders and disabled persons. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
AI Summary
This bill aims to support equal access to community care for elders and the disabled. It amends the existing Massachusetts law by allowing individuals with incomes exceeding 300% of the federal Supplemental Security Income level, but less than the average monthly cost of nursing home care, to participate in Home and Community Based Waivers or PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) programs. These individuals would be required to pay a monthly premium equal to the difference between their gross income and 300% of the federal Supplemental Security Income level. The bill also requires the state to apply for any necessary federal waivers to implement this provision.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (21)
Natalie Higgins (D)*,
Ruth Balser (D),
Christine Barber (D),
John Barrett (D),
Tackey Chan (D),
Harriette Chandler (D),
Marcos Devers (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Jessica Giannino (D),
Tami Gouveia (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
David Linsky (D),
Kate Lipper-Garabedian (D),
Adrian Madaro (D),
Brian Murray (D),
Tram Nguyen (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Dave Rogers (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Bruce Tarr (R),
Andy Vargas (D),
Last Action
Accompanied S748 (on 03/31/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H227 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H227.pdf |
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