H4305
An Act relative to Massachusetts home care eligibility
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Bill overview
This bill aims to expand eligibility for Massachusetts’s Home Care program, which provides assistance to seniors and individuals with disabilities who need help with daily living activities. It proposes changes to the income and asset limits used to determine eligibility, potentially allowing more individuals to access the program’s services. The bill also seeks to streamline the application process and improve the overall coordination of home care services within the state. Ultimately, the goal is to increase access to support for those who need it most.
Key provisions
- Adjusts income limits for Home Care eligibility.
- Modifies asset limits for Home Care eligibility.
- Streamlines the application process for Home Care services.
- Enhances coordination of home care services across different providers.
- Expands the types of services covered under the Home Care program.
Who is affected
- Seniors
- Individuals with disabilities
- Caregivers
- Home Care service providers
- Massachusetts residents
Notable changes
- Potential changes to income and asset thresholds for eligibility.
- Possible adjustments to the scope of services covered by the program.
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Aging and Independence
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Bill H.4305 194th (Current)
An Act relative to Massachusetts home care eligibility
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Aging and Independence Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
Bill History
Displaying 3 actions for Bill H.4305
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 7/28/2025 | House | Reported from the committee on Aging and Independence |
| 7/28/2025 | House | New draft of H783 |
| 7/28/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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