MA S353

Bill

MA S353

To provide the elderly access to electronic billing services

Introduced
04/15/2015

In Committee
04/15/2015

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to provide the elderly access to electronic billing services. Elder Affairs.

AI Summary

This bill aims to ensure that elderly residents in retirement facilities have access to modern electronic billing, purchasing, and payment services, similar to those available to the general public. It proposes amending Massachusetts General Laws, specifically Chapter 93, Section 76, to require providers of services to retirement communities, such as Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) and Life Care Communities (LCCs), to offer these electronic options to their residents. The bill highlights that these services can help seniors manage their finances, including IRAs (Individual Retirement Arrangements) and annuities, by providing alerts for due dates and same-day transaction updates, thereby supporting their wealth management and avoiding outliving their savings. The Executive Office of Elder Affairs is designated to oversee the promulgation of this amendment.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Jamie Eldridge (D)*,

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4484 (on 07/11/2016)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/Senate/S353

(10 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location	Created
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/Senate/S353	11/24/2016
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S353	04/16/2015
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S353.pdf	04/16/2015

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