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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
Relative to senior care organization quality and accountability. Elder Affairs.
AI Summary
This bill seeks to ensure quality and accountability in senior care organizations. It amends Section 9D of Chapter 118E of the Massachusetts General Laws to require that MassHealth Senior Care Options programs, which contract with the MassHealth agency to provide and coordinate services on a capitated basis, must reimburse nursing homes licensed under Chapter 111, Section 71 at least 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)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4537 (on 04/29/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H643 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H643.pdf |
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