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MA H2887

To promote quality case management services on behalf of the elderly


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

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to promoting elder citizen quality case management services. Elder Affairs.

AI Summary

This bill aims to promote quality case management services for elderly citizens. It amends two sections of Massachusetts state law to limit the caseloads of employees at Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs) and Senior Care Organizations (SCOs) who provide case management services. The bill stipulates that these employees should not be assigned more than 170-200 home visits per year, with the option for the Executive Office of Elder Affairs to contract for additional hours in case of emergencies. The bill is set to take effect on January 1, 2016.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4659 (on 06/27/2018)

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