An Act to strengthen the long-term care workforce and capital trust fund
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to bolster the long-term care workforce and increase funding for the Long-Term Care Capital Trust Fund. It seeks to address staffing shortages and improve the infrastructure supporting long-term care services in Massachusetts. The bill intends to support both current and future needs within the long-term care sector. Specifically, it focuses on workforce development and financial resources for facilities.
Key provisions
- Establishes a Long-Term Care Capital Trust Fund.
- Provides funding for workforce training and recruitment programs.
- Supports improvements to long-term care facilities.
- Addresses staffing shortages within the long-term care sector.
- Expands access to long-term care services.
- Creates a study order to examine the needs of the long-term care workforce.
Who is affected
- Long-term care facilities
- Elderly residents of long-term care facilities
- Long-term care workers
- The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- The Department of Elder Affairs
Notable changes
- Increases funding for the Long-Term Care Capital Trust Fund.
- Focuses on workforce development initiatives.
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3 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
James B. Eldridge
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