Bill > H762

This bill requires the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs to modify its home care regulations to ensure that individuals diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, can receive home care services regardless of their age, as long as they meet other existing eligibility requirements. Currently, home care services may have age restrictions, but this bill would specifically remove those restrictions for ALS patients. The bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to oversee the implementation of these regulatory changes, ensuring that relevant state agencies develop the necessary regulations to make home care services accessible to ALS patients of all ages. This change aims to provide critical support and care for ALS patients who need assistance with daily living activities, regardless of their stage of life.

Health and Social Services

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H762