MA H646

Bill

MA H646

To ensure senior care organization quality and accountability

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 to ensure senior care organization quality and accountability. Elder Affairs.

AI Summary

This bill aims to ensure senior care organization quality and accountability. It proposes to amend Section 9D of Chapter 118E of the Massachusetts General Laws by requiring MassHealth Senior Care Options programs to reimburse nursing homes at no less than the Medicaid fee-for-service payment rates established in 101 CMR 206. This is intended to ensure access to critical services and facilitate transitions from hospitals to nursing facilities.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Dave Robertson (D)*,

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4537 (on 04/29/2024)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H646

(3 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H646
BillText	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H646.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1174	To ensure temporary nursing service agency quality and accountability	Accompanied a new draft, see H4620	Similar To
H4537	Study Order	No further action taken	Replaced by
H643	To ensure senior care organization quality and accountability	Accompanied a study order, see H4537	Similar To

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