Bill
Bill > S375
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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to increase the personal care allowance of residents of long-term care facilities. Elder Affairs.
AI Summary
This bill aims to increase the personal needs allowance for residents of long-term care facilities, such as nursing homes, chronic hospitals, and rest homes. It amends existing laws to raise the monthly personal needs allowance from $100 to an amount that is increased annually at the same rate as the state supplementary payments for individuals who maintain their own homes and receive assistance under Chapter 118A. The goal is to ensure that residents of long-term care facilities have sufficient funds for clothing, personal needs, and leisure activities.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Accompanied S115 (on 12/21/2023)
Bill Topics
Health
- ‐ Long-term Care and Elderly Issues
Social Welfare
- ‐ Services for the Elderly and Senior Citizens
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S375 | 03/10/2023 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S375.pdf | 03/10/2023 |
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