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MA S422

MA S422
Relative to reserving beds in nursing homes during certain leaves of absence


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to reserving beds in nursing homes during certain leaves of absence. Elder Affairs.

AI Summary

This bill amends the General Laws of Massachusetts to require the state's Medicaid program, MassHealth, to pay nursing facilities to reserve beds for residents who enter the hospital for a medical event, for up to 20 days per event. The bill also requires MassHealth to pay nursing facilities to reserve beds for residents who take a non-medical leave of absence, for up to 10 days per year. This helps ensure that nursing home residents can maintain their beds during temporary absences, rather than risking losing their placement in the facility.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see H4780 (on 05/16/2022)

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