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Introduced
01/30/2017
01/30/2017
In Committee
01/30/2017
01/30/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
By Mr. Speliotis of Danvers, a petition of Theodore C. Speliotis and others that the Division of Medical Assistance be directed to provide coverage for residential habilitation services for individuals age sixty or older. Elder Affairs.
AI Summary
This bill amends Chapter 118E of the Massachusetts General Laws to require the Division of Medical Assistance to provide coverage for residential habilitation services for individuals aged 60 or older who have been determined to be clinically eligible for long-term care services and require such services to remain living in the least restrictive setting. Residential habilitation refers to ongoing services and supports provided in a residential setting to assist individuals in acquiring, maintaining, or improving the skills necessary to live in a community setting, including daily staff intervention, care, supervision, and assistance with activities of daily living, instrumental activities of daily living, and community integration.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (27)
Bruce Ayers (D),
Jennifer Benson (D),
Paul Brodeur (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
James Dwyer (D),
Bill Galvin (D),
Denise Garlick (D),
Susan Gifford (R),
Anne Gobi (D),
Ken Gordon (D),
Jonathan Hecht (D),
Pat Jehlen (D),
Barbara L'Italien (D),
Joan Lovely (D),
Paul Mark (D),
Paul McMurtry (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
Jim O'Day (D),
Angelo Puppolo (D),
Theodore Speliotis (D),
José Tosado (D),
Paul Tucker (D),
Steve Ultrino (D),
John Velis (D),
RoseLee Vincent (D),
Tom Walsh (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4659 (on 06/27/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H348 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H348.pdf |
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