Bill > H4558

This bill establishes a special commission to study the aging disabled adult population in Massachusetts, comprising 20 members including legislators, state officials, and representatives from various aging and disability-focused organizations. The commission will investigate the comprehensive needs of aging disabled adults and their caregivers, including health, housing, financial, social, and long-term care challenges. Specifically, the commission will examine state policies affecting this population, assess strategies to increase provider awareness and competence, evaluate funding and programming needs, explore best practices for improving quality of life, and recommend alternatives to institutional care. The commission is tasked with studying policies in other jurisdictions, holding public meetings, and can accept funds to support its work. Members will be appointed by legislative leadership and the governor, with a requirement to represent different geographic regions of the state. The commission will submit reports to state leadership at least once every two years, detailing its findings and recommendations for improving services and support for aging disabled adults.

Budget and Finance

Joint Committee on Aging and Independence (Other)

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4558