An Act increasing the personal care allowance for long term care residents
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
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.
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Sponsors
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13 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Christopher Richard Flanagan
Jacob R. Oliveira
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