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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
05/21/2018
05/21/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to spouses as caregivers. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
AI Summary
This bill aims to amend the existing laws in Massachusetts to allow spouses to serve as paid caregivers under home and community-based services programs funded through Medicaid (known as Chapter 118E) or Chapter 118G. Specifically, the bill requires the Executive Office of Health and Human Services to file a state plan amendment or waiver application to enable spouses to be included as eligible family member caregivers who can receive payment for providing care to their spouse.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (16)
Jim Arciero (D),
Brian Ashe (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Anne Gobi (D),
Pat Jehlen (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Barbara L'Italien (D),
Eric Lesser (D),
Joan Lovely (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
James Murphy (D),
Sarah Peake (D),
Angelo Puppolo (D),
José Tosado (D),
Last Action
Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 05/21/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S55 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S55.pdf |
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