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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 ensure senior care organization quality and accountability. Elder Affairs.
AI Summary
This bill aims to ensure quality and accountability in senior care organizations. It amends existing law to require that any MassHealth Senior Care Options program that contracts with the MassHealth agency to provide and coordinate services on a capitated basis must reimburse nursing homes licensed under the state's nursing facility laws at an amount no less than the Medicaid fee-for-service payment rates. This is intended to ensure access to critical services and facilitate transitions from hospitals to nursing facilities.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (9)
Barry Finegold (D)*,
Michael Brady (D),
Kim Ferguson (R),
David LeBoeuf (D),
David Linsky (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
Alice Peisch (D),
Angelo Puppolo (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2624 (on 02/08/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S369 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S369.pdf |
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