MA S418

Bill

Relative to expanding the availability of personal care homes for older adults

Introduced
03/29/2021

In Committee
06/09/2022

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to expanding the availability of personal care homes for older adults. Elder Affairs.

AI Summary

This bill aims to expand the availability of personal care homes for older adults in Massachusetts. Key provisions include: 1. Establishing a new chapter (19D1/2) to regulate personal care homes, which provide residential settings for adults who require assistance with daily living activities but do not need the services of a licensed long-term care facility. 2. Requiring the Secretary of the Department of Elder Affairs to issue and renew licenses for personal care homes, set regulations, and delegate inspection duties to the Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs). 3. Ensuring that personal care home residents who qualify for the State Home Care Program have access to the services and supports provided by the program. 4. Requiring personal care homes to have a contract with each resident that specifies the terms of their agreement, including services provided, payment arrangements, grievance procedures, and termination conditions. 5. Establishing procedures for involuntary discharge of residents, including requirements for discussion with the ASAP and a clinical review process. 6. Coordinating with the Department of Transitional Assistance to develop an optional state supplement for Supplemental Security Income recipients residing in personal care homes, and setting a personal needs allowance. 7. Allowing Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs) to serve as sponsors for personal care homes, while ensuring they do not provide direct services in violation of existing regulations.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (4)

Joan Lovely (D)*, Mike Connolly (D), Steven Howitt (R), Brad Jones (R),

Last Action

Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 06/09/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S418

(12 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S418
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S418.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H4441	Relative to the governance, structure and care of veterans at the Commonwealth’s veterans’ homes	Reported by H5106	Similar To
H745	Relative to expanding the availability of personal care homes for older adults	Accompanied S418	Similar To
S1280	Relative to best practices for sober homes	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S1428	Relative to patient safety in nursing homes	Accompanied a study order, see S2772	Similar To
S1690	Relative to retirement benefits for care givers at the Soldiers' Homes	Accompanied a study order, see S2679	Similar To
S1808	Providing tax relief to seniors while creating affordable housing	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S2165	Increasing solar rooftop energy	Accompanied a study order, see S2715	Similar To
S2172	Relative to the protection of propane gas ratepayers	Accompanied a study order, see S2715	Similar To
S401	Establishing adequate funding for residents of Massachusetts nursing homes	Accompanied a study order, see S2650	Similar To
S416	Strengthening the Attorney General’s tools to protect nursing home residents and other patients from abuse and neglect	Accompanied a new draft, see H4780	Similar To
S417	Relative to disclosing continuing care retirement community entrance fees	Accompanied H746	Similar To
S424	To prevent patient abuse and death in nursing homes	Accompanied a new draft, see H4780	Similar To

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