Bill > H775

This bill establishes a special commission to study the aging disabled adult population in Massachusetts, composed of 18 members representing various state agencies, advocacy organizations, and appointed by the governor. The commission will comprehensively investigate the health, housing, financial, social, and long-term care needs of aging disabled adults and their caregivers. Specifically, the commission will examine state policies affecting this population, assess strategies to improve provider awareness and service access, evaluate funding requirements, explore best practices for supporting independence and reducing isolation, and investigate alternatives to institutional care. The commission is tasked with conducting public meetings, accepting funds, and producing reports to the governor and state legislature at least every two years, with a focus on understanding and improving the experiences of aging disabled adults across different regions of Massachusetts. Key goals include promoting equality of access, enhancing care services, preventing abuse, and developing more culturally appropriate and cost-effective support systems for this vulnerable population.

Health and Social Services

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H775