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MA S808

MA S808
Relative to spouses as caregivers


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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to spouses as caregivers. Health Care Financing.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Secretary of Elder Affairs to file an application with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to amend the Commonwealth of Massachusetts' 1915(c) elderly waiver. The purpose is to include spouses within the definition of a family member who can serve as paid caregivers under any program of home and community-based services funded under Section 9 of Chapter 118E.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5014 (on 09/05/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S808
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S808.pdf
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