An Act relative to Massachusetts home care eligibility
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill expands eligibility for Massachusetts’s Home Care program to include individuals diagnosed with HIV or AIDS. Currently, the program primarily serves older adults. This legislation aims to provide crucial support services to this specific population, allowing them to receive assistance with daily living activities in their homes. The Executive Office of Elder Affairs will administer this expanded program.
Key provisions
- Expands Home Care eligibility to include individuals with HIV or AIDS.
- Designates the Executive Office of Elder Affairs to administer the expanded program.
- Addresses home care services for a previously underserved population.
- Aligns Massachusetts’s Home Care program with broader healthcare needs.
Who is affected
- Individuals with HIV or AIDS
- Family members and caregivers of individuals with HIV or AIDS
- The Executive Office of Elder Affairs
Notable changes
- Adds a new category of eligible individuals to the Home Care program.
- Modifies existing eligibility criteria to include HIV/AIDS diagnosis.
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Sponsors
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3 on record
Primary sponsor
John Francis Moran
Cosponsors
John Francis Moran
Samantha Montaño
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