An Act to strengthen the state home care program workforce
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to improve the workforce supporting Massachusetts’s home care program. It seeks to address challenges faced by home care providers and strengthen the program’s ability to meet the needs of seniors and individuals with disabilities. The legislation focuses on bolstering the skills and support available to those working in this vital sector. Ultimately, the goal is to ensure a more robust and reliable home care system for the state’s residents.
Key provisions
- Addresses workforce shortages within the home care program.
- Supports training and professional development opportunities for home care workers.
- May include provisions related to recruitment and retention of caregivers.
- Could establish or expand support services for home care providers.
Who is affected
- Home care recipients and their families
- Home care providers
- The Massachusetts Department of Elderly Affairs
- The broader senior care sector
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Sponsors
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40 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Adrianne Pusateri Ramos
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