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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
05/05/2022
05/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the administration of the personal care attendant program by the Division of Medical Assistance. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
AI Summary
This bill aims to amend the personal care attendant (PCA) program in Massachusetts. It requires the Division of Medical Assistance to develop or update the program's standards and regulations to include individuals who are eligible for the PCA program but require supervision and cueing to perform at least two activities of daily living. This expansion of the PCA program's eligibility criteria is intended to provide assistance to individuals who need more than just physical help with daily tasks.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (19)
Jim O'Day (D)*,
Jim Arciero (D),
Michael Brady (D),
Gerry Cassidy (D),
Michelle Ciccolo (D),
Jo Comerford (D),
Mike Day (D),
Marcos Devers (D),
Pat Duffy (D),
Tami Gouveia (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Vanna Howard (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
Adrian Madaro (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
James Murphy (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
Steve Ultrino (D),
Andy Vargas (D),
Last Action
No further action taken (on 01/03/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H260 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H260.pdf |
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