S476
An Act establishing a special commission on a statewide long-term services and supports benefit program
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Bill overview
This bill creates a special commission to study and make recommendations regarding a statewide long-term services and supports benefit program. The commission’s goal is to examine the current program and identify potential improvements or changes. It aims to ensure the program effectively meets the needs of individuals requiring long-term care and support services. The commission will provide advice and recommendations to the legislature.
Key provisions
- Establish a special commission.
- Focus on a statewide long-term services and supports benefit program.
- Examine the current program's effectiveness.
- Identify potential improvements or changes.
- Provide recommendations to the legislature.
Who is affected
- Individuals receiving long-term services and supports
- Families of individuals receiving long-term services and supports
- Elder Affairs agencies
- The Massachusetts legislature
- Healthcare providers
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Primary sponsor
Patricia D. Jehlen
Cosponsors
Joan B. Lovely
Patricia D. Jehlen
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Bill S.476 194th (Current)
An Act establishing a special commission on a statewide long-term services and supports benefit program
By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 476) of Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to establish a special commission on a statewide long-term services and supports benefit program. Elder Affairs.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Patricia D. Jehlen
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill S.476
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Elder Affairs |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 5/19/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/24/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-1 |
| 6/27/2025 | Joint | Referred, pursuant to an order adopted by the two branches, to the committee on Aging and Independence |
| 10/16/2025 | Senate | Accompanied a new draft, see S2645 |
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