H792
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 investigate a potential statewide long-term services and supports benefit program. The commission will include members of the General Court and will examine the feasibility and potential implementation of such a program. It aims to gather information and recommendations regarding the creation of a comprehensive system for supporting individuals with long-term care needs. The commission's work will contribute to a better understanding of the state's existing services and potential gaps in care.
Key provisions
- Establish a special commission to investigate a statewide long-term services and supports benefit program.
- Include members of the General Court on the commission.
- The commission will assess the current state of long-term care services.
- The commission will explore potential models for a statewide benefit program.
- The commission will make recommendations to the legislature regarding the program's design and implementation.
Who is affected
- Individuals needing long-term care services
- Families of individuals needing long-term care services
- Elder Affairs Committee
- General Court members
- Healthcare providers
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Primary sponsor
Thomas M. Stanley
Cosponsors
Adam J. Scanlon
Patricia D. Jehlen
Thomas M. Stanley
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Bill H.792 194th (Current)
An Act establishing a special commission on a statewide long-term services and supports benefit program
By Representative Stanley of Waltham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 792) of Thomas M. Stanley and Patricia D. Jehlen for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to a statewide long-term services and supports benefit program. Elder Affairs.
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Presenter: Thomas M. Stanley
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Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.792
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Elder Affairs |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate 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 |
| 10/2/2025 | House | Accompanied a new draft, see H4559 |
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