H 762
An Act relative to home care services
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Bill overview
This bill, An Act relative to home care services, aims to improve and expand access to home care services in Massachusetts. It seeks to address the growing need for support for seniors and individuals with disabilities who require assistance in their homes. The bill intends to establish clearer guidelines and potentially increase funding for these vital services, ensuring they are more accessible and affordable for those who need them.
Key provisions
- Expands the definition of ‘home care services’ to encompass a broader range of supports.
- Establishes standards for quality and safety in home care providers.
- Addresses workforce development to increase the number of qualified home care professionals.
- Potentially increases funding for home care programs.
- Focuses on improving access to services for underserved populations.
- Requires the Department of Public Health to develop a plan for expanding home care services.
- Addresses reimbursement rates for home care providers.
- Promotes coordination between home care services and other healthcare providers.
Who is affected
- Seniors
- Individuals with disabilities
- Caregivers
- Home care providers
- Healthcare system
Notable changes
- The bill seeks to clarify existing regulations and potentially update them to reflect evolving needs.
- It may introduce new requirements for home care providers regarding training and certification.
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Primary sponsor
Mark J. Cusack
Cosponsor
Mark J. Cusack
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Bill H.762 194th (Current)
An Act relative to home care services
By Representative Cusack of Braintree, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 762) of Mark J. Cusack relative to home care services. Elder Affairs.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Mark J. Cusack Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 8 actions for Bill H.762
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Elder Affairs |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate 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 |
| 8/28/2025 | House | Reported favorably by committee as changed and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing |
| 12/8/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
| 3/19/2026 | House | Reporting date extended to Monday, June 15, 2026 |
| 4/16/2026 | House | Committee recommended bill ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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