MA S133

Bill

Increasing the personal care allowance for long term care residents

Introduced
03/29/2021

In Committee
01/31/2022

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to increase the personal care allowance for long term care residents. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to increase the personal care allowance for long-term care residents in Massachusetts. The key provisions are: 1) Increasing the monthly personal care allowance from $60 to $100 for individuals who are eligible for assistance and are residing in licensed nursing facilities, chronic hospitals, rest homes, or approved public medical institutions. This amount will be increased annually at the same rate as increases to state supplementary payments. 2) Establishing a similar $100 monthly personal care allowance for individuals who are eligible for financial assistance under Chapter 118A and are residing in licensed medical facilities or licensed rest homes. This amount will also be increased annually at the same rate as state supplementary payments. The purpose of this bill is to provide more financial support for the personal needs and leisure activities of long-term care residents who have limited income and are not maintaining their own homes.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Mark Montigny (D)*,

Last Action

Accompanied by S412 (on 04/04/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S133

(6 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S133
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S133.pdf

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