MA S599

Bill

MA S599

Relative to personal responsibility in funding long term care

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 relative to personal responsibility in funding long term care. Health Care Financing.

AI Summary

This bill directs the Executive Office of Health and Human Services to request an exemption or waiver from federal regulations, specifically 42 U.S.C. §1307a(a)(17)(D) and 42 C.F.R. §447.15, which govern federal funding for healthcare. The purpose of this request is to allow individuals receiving long-term care services, or their families, to contribute financially to the non-medical aspects of their care, which are not typically covered by Medicaid, a government health insurance program for low-income individuals.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Thomas Kennedy (D)*,

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2356 (on 06/23/2016)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/Senate/S599

(10 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/Senate/S599
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S599
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S599.pdf

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