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MA S752

MA S752
Resolve to establish a special commission to evaluate the rate structure for rest homes or residential care homes


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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

By Ms. Gobi, a petition of Anne M. Gobi, Mathew J. Muratore, Patrick M. O'Connor and Michael F. Rush that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission to evaluate the rate structure for rest homes or residential care homes. Health Care Financing.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a special commission to evaluate the rate structure for rest homes or residential care homes in Massachusetts. The commission will examine the current rate structure and its relation to the actual cost of care, inventory the licensed rest home facilities and their locations, review recent rest home closures, consider recommendations from a previous nursing facilities task force report, review the licensing and regulatory structure for rest homes, and determine the feasibility of rest home expenses being eligible for federal reimbursement. The commission will be composed of various state officials, representatives from industry associations, and individuals with direct caregiver and healthcare administration/finance experience. The commission is required to file a report with its findings and recommendations by April 1, 2025.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Accompanied H1233 (on 04/18/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S752
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S752.pdf
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