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MA S633

MA S633
Relative to spousal waiver for home and community-based services for physically disabled adults age 60 and under


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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 spousal waiver for home and community based services for physically disabled adults age 60 and under. Health Care Financing.

AI Summary

This bill directs the Massachusetts Division of Medical Assistance to request a federal waiver from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to allow individuals with progressive physical disabilities, aged 19 to 60, who qualify for nursing home-level care, to receive home and community-based services without their spouse's income and assets being counted when determining their eligibility. This is intended to provide support for these individuals to live in their homes and communities, similar to how the existing waiver regulations for seniors aged 60 and older operate.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

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

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