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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
05/29/2018
05/29/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to cueing and supervision in the personal care attendant program. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
AI Summary
This bill amends Section 12 of Chapter 118E of the Massachusetts law to expand eligibility for the Personal Care Attendant (PCA) program. Specifically, the bill requires the state's Division of Medical Assistance to develop or amend standards and regulations to include individuals who are otherwise eligible for the PCA program but require supervision and cueing (verbal prompting) to perform two or more activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, or eating. This change broadens access to the PCA program, which provides in-home assistance to individuals with disabilities or chronic illnesses, to include those who need more hands-on support to live independently.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (20)
Jim Arciero (D),
Michael Brady (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Jonathan Hecht (D),
Paul Heroux (D),
Pat Jehlen (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Barbara L'Italien (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Joan Lovely (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Denise Provost (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
José Tosado (D),
Paul Tucker (D),
Steve Ultrino (D),
Chris Walsh (D),
Last Action
House concurred (on 05/31/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S60 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S60.pdf |
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