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MA S1273

MA S1273
Requiring protection for the continuous skilled care of fragile children in the Commonwealth

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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
07/31/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to require protection for the continuous skilled care of fragile children in the Commonwealth. Public Health.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a Bill of Rights for children and adults in the Commonwealth with complex medical conditions and special health care needs, ensuring they receive high-quality, family-centered care that maintains their dignity. It guarantees access to timely service determinations, the proper level of care, consistent care delivery, and a choice of providers who communicate effectively. The bill also requires a continuous skilled nursing workforce that is well-compensated and trained, with biannual rate reviews and annual reporting on the workforce status by the Office of Medicaid. The Office of Medicaid and MassHealth are required to promulgate rules and regulations to incorporate the provisions of this Act within 90 days of passage.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (58)

Jim Arciero (D),  Mike Barrett (D),  Will Brownsberger (D),  Dan Cahill (D),  Thomas Calter (D),  William Crocker (R),  Josh Cutler (D),  David DeCoste (R),  Sal DiDomenico (D),  Diana Dizoglio (D),  Kenneth Donnelly (D),  Shawn Dooley (R),  James Dwyer (D),  Paul Feeney (D),  Kim Ferguson (R),  Carole Fiola (D),  Jennifer Flanagan (D),  Sean Garballey (D),  Denise Garlick (D),  Colleen Garry (D),  Susan Gifford (R),  Steven Howitt (R),  Donald Humason (R),  Pat Jehlen (D),  Louis Kafka (D),  Hannah Kane (R),  Jay Kaufman (D),  Kay Khan (D),  Barbara L'Italien (D),  Jason Lewis (D),  Joan Lovely (D),  Adrian Madaro (D),  Thomas McGee (D),  Joe McGonagle (D),  Paul McMurtry (D),  Mark Montigny (D),  Mike Moore (D),  Matt Muratore (R),  Brian Murray (D),  David Nangle (D),  Patrick O'Connor (R),  Marc Pacheco (D),  Sarah Peake (D),  Elizabeth Poirier (R),  Denise Provost (D),  Angelo Puppolo (D),  Michael Rodrigues (D),  Dave Rogers (D),  John Rogers (D),  Richard Ross (R),  Tom Stanley (D),  James Timilty (D),  Walter Timilty (D),  José Tosado (D),  Steve Ultrino (D),  John Velis (D),  Dave Vieira (R),  Timothy Whelan (R), 

Last Action

New draft substituted, see S2643 (on 07/31/2018)
(5 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1273
Bill https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1273.pdf
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