An Act to strengthen the long-term care workforce and capital trust fund
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to bolster the long-term care workforce in Massachusetts and strengthen the state’s capital trust fund, which supports programs for seniors and individuals with disabilities. It seeks to improve the quality and availability of care services by addressing workforce challenges and increasing financial resources. The legislation intends to support both current and future long-term care providers. Specifically, it focuses on building a more robust and sustainable system for supporting those needing long-term care.
Key provisions
- Increases funding for the Long-Term Care Capital Trust Fund.
- Supports initiatives to recruit and retain long-term care workers.
- Addresses workforce shortages in the long-term care sector.
- May include provisions related to training and professional development for caregivers.
- Supports programs for seniors and individuals with disabilities.
Who is affected
- Long-term care providers
- Seniors
- Individuals with disabilities
- Caregivers
- Massachusetts residents needing long-term care
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3 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
James B. Eldridge
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