Bill > H4194

This bill modifies the current law regarding inflation rate calculations for social service programs by placing a limitation on the percentage increase allowed in estimated inflation rates. Specifically, the bill stipulates that no inflation rate increase for social service programs can exceed 200% of the previous year's rate increase, as outlined in General Laws, Chapter 7, section 22N. In practical terms, this means that if the inflation rate increase from one year to the next was 3%, the maximum allowable increase in the subsequent year would be 6%. The purpose appears to be to create a cap on potential inflation rate adjustments for social service programs, which could help control budget growth and prevent unexpectedly large rate increases. By using the phrase "Notwithstanding any general or special law or regulation to the contrary," the bill ensures that this new limitation takes precedence over any existing conflicting regulations.

Health and Social Services

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4194