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MA H235
MA H235Establishing guardians as providers of medical care to support the rights of incapacitated persons
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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
02/17/2022
02/17/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to establishing guardians as providers of medical care to support the rights of incapacitated persons. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
AI Summary
This bill establishes guardians as providers of medical care to support the rights of incapacitated persons. It amends the state's Medicaid law (Chapter 118E) to include guardians and temporary guardians as "providers" who can be reimbursed for certain medical-related activities, such as obtaining appointments, applying for Medicaid eligibility, making medical decisions, and filing court reports. The bill requires the state to set reimbursement rates for guardians based on usual and customary rates for professional guardians or home health aides, and to allow reimbursement for court/administrative fees and reasonable travel expenses. It also sets qualifications for guardians to be eligible providers, including a requirement for professional licensure or guardianship training.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5222 (on 09/15/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H235 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H235.pdf |
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