Bill > S361

This bill amends Section 4A of Chapter 19A of the General Laws to change how eligibility for home care services is determined. Previously, the department was required to establish a sliding fee scale for individuals whose income exceeded limits set by Title XX of the Social Security Act, a federal law that provides funding for social services. Now, the bill proposes that the department establish income eligibility for home care services for individuals whose income does not exceed 300% of the federal poverty level, which is a measure of income used to determine eligibility for various federal programs. Additionally, it maintains a sliding fee scale for those receiving home care services whose income exceeds the limits set by Section 9 of Chapter 118E, another state law related to public assistance programs.