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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/24/2022
03/24/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to personal care attendant services. Health Care Financing.
AI Summary
This bill amends the definitions in Section 70 of Chapter 118E of the Massachusetts General Laws, which are applicable to the Personal Care Attendant (PCA) program. The key changes include defining a "consumer" as a person who receives personal care services from a PCA, establishing a "PCA quality home care workforce council" to oversee the program, and expanding the definition of a "personal care attendant" to include personal aides and parents or legal guardians of adults with disabilities who provide these services. The bill also introduces the concept of a "surrogate" who can act on behalf of a consumer in hiring, directing, and firing PCAs.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 03/24/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S818 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S818.pdf |
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