S 474
An Act relative to assisted living and the frail elder waiver
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to amend the Massachusetts frail elder home and community-based waiver to allow eligible older adults to choose to live in certified assisted living residences instead of solely relying on traditional home and community-based services. The goal is to provide more options for seniors needing assistance with daily living activities. It directs the administration to make this change to the waiver program.
Key provisions
- Allows eligible older adults to choose assisted living residences.
- Amends the frail elder home and community-based waiver program.
- Directs the Massachusetts Department of Elderly Affairs to implement the change.
- Expands the range of care options for seniors.
- Focuses on providing choice and flexibility for older adults.
- Relates to the administration of the Frail Elder Waiver
Who is affected
- Older adults needing assistance with daily living activities
- Families of older adults
- Certified assisted living residences
- The Massachusetts Department of Elderly Affairs
- Individuals eligible for the frail elder waiver
Notable changes
- Currently, the waiver program primarily supports home and community-based services.
- This bill introduces the option of utilizing assisted living facilities.
- It shifts the focus from solely in-home care to a broader range of residential care options.
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Primary sponsor
Patricia D. Jehlen
Cosponsors
Dylan A. Fernandes
Patricia D. Jehlen
Thomas M. Stanley
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Bill S.474 194th (Current)
An Act relative to assisted living and the frail elder waiver
By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 474) of Patricia D. Jehlen and Thomas M. Stanley for legislation to direct the administration to amend the frail elder home and community-based waiver to permit eligible older adults to choose to reside in certified assisted living residences. Elder Affairs.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Patricia D. Jehlen Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 7 actions for Bill S.474
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Elder Affairs |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 4/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 05/12/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1 |
| 6/27/2025 | Joint | Referred, pursuant to an order adopted by the two branches, to the committee on Aging and Independence |
| 9/18/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing |
| 11/17/2025 | Senate | Committee recommended ought to pass |
| 11/17/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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