An Act relative to personal care management hours
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill addresses the number of hours individuals receiving care through MassHealth’s personal care management (PCM) program can receive. It aims to increase the available PCM hours to better support individuals with significant care needs. The bill seeks to standardize and expand access to these essential services, ensuring individuals receive the necessary assistance for daily living activities. It intends to improve the quality of life for those relying on PCM support.
Key provisions
- Increases the number of personal care management hours available to MassHealth recipients.
- Establishes a process for determining appropriate PCM hours based on individual needs.
- Requires MassHealth to develop and implement a system for tracking and reporting PCM hours.
- Expands eligibility criteria for PCM services.
- Focuses on improving the coordination of care for individuals receiving PCM.
Who is affected
- Individuals receiving MassHealth benefits
- Caregivers of individuals receiving MassHealth benefits
- MassHealth recipients with significant care needs
- MassHealth
Notable changes
- The bill proposes changes to the current system for determining PCM hours.
- It aims to standardize PCM hours across different MassHealth programs.
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