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MA H3149

MA H3149
Relative to compensating a family member as caretaker


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Introduced
01/20/2015
In Committee
01/20/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to authorizing family members to be compensated caretakers of traumatic brain injured veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

AI Summary

This bill allows a family member to be paid as a caretaker for a family member who has a traumatic brain injury (TBI) that was sustained during military service, overriding any existing laws that might prevent this. The Department of Public Health and any other relevant departments will set requirements for this paid caretaker role, which will include training and certification. This provision aims to provide support for veterans with TBIs by enabling their family members to receive compensation for providing care.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4084 (on 03/16/2016)

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