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MA H642
MA H642Relative to individuals from birth to age twenty-two in need of short-term inpatient skilled nursing and rehabilitation services
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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
04/13/2023
04/13/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to short-term inpatient skilled nursing and rehabilitation services for persons twenty-two years of age or younger. Elder Affairs.
AI Summary
This bill amends Chapter 111 of the General Laws to provide streamlined access to short-term inpatient skilled nursing and rehabilitation services for individuals from birth to age 22. It removes the requirement for certification by the Department's Multi-Disciplinary Medical Review Team for individuals in need of short-term services, allowing them to be admitted to a nursing home upon referral by their primary care physician or hospital discharge team. The bill defines "short-term inpatient skilled nursing and rehabilitation services" as admission to a nursing home for up to one year, and "long-term inpatient skilled nursing and rehabilitation services" as admission for more than one year. The bill also requires the Medical Review Team to refer individuals denied certification to alternative care programs appropriate to their needs.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4739 (on 07/01/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H642 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H642.pdf |
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