S 482
An Act increasing the personal care allowance for long term care residents
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to increase the personal care allowance provided to residents of long-term care facilities in Massachusetts. The current allowance may not adequately cover the costs of assistance needed by residents, and this legislation aims to address this shortfall. It would provide additional funds to help cover the costs of personal care services. The bill is currently under consideration by the Elder Affairs committee.
Key provisions
- Increases the personal care allowance for long-term care residents.
- Aims to provide more financial support for residents needing assistance with daily living activities.
- The specific amount of the increase is not detailed in the provided text.
- The bill is being reviewed by the Elder Affairs committee.
Who is affected
- Long-term care residents in Massachusetts
- Families of long-term care residents
- Long-term care facilities
Notable changes
- The bill proposes an increase to the existing personal care allowance.
- It seeks to better align the allowance with the actual costs of personal care services.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Mark C. Montigny
Cosponsors
Adam J. Scanlon
Christopher Richard Flanagan
Dylan A. Fernandes
Jacob R. Oliveira
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Bill S.482 194th (Current)
An Act increasing the personal care allowance for long term care residents
By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 482) of Mark C. Montigny, Patricia D. Jehlen, Christopher Richard Flanagan, Jacob R. Oliveira and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase the personal care allowance for long term care residents. Elder Affairs.
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Presenter: Mark C. Montigny
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Displaying 6 actions for Bill S.482
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Elder Affairs |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 3/31/2025 | Senate | Discharged to the committee on Health Care Financing |
| 4/3/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 6/24/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/01/2025 from 01:00 PM-03:30 PM in Gardner Auditorium |
| 11/6/2025 | Senate | Accompanied S887 |
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