H 4305
An Act relative to Massachusetts home care eligibility
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Bill overview
This bill expands eligibility for Massachusetts’ Home Care program to include individuals diagnosed with HIV or AIDS, regardless of their age. Currently, eligibility is determined by other factors. The bill requires the Executive Office of Elder Affairs to amend the program regulations and the Secretary of Health and Human Services to ensure necessary regulations are put in place to implement this change. This aims to provide more comprehensive support for individuals living with these chronic illnesses.
Key provisions
- Requires Home Care program services for individuals with HIV or AIDS.
- Eliminates age restrictions for eligibility.
- Mandates an amendment to the Massachusetts Home Care regulations.
- Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to implement the changes.
- Addresses the needs of individuals living with HIV or AIDS.
Who is affected
- Individuals with HIV or AIDS
- Caregivers of individuals with HIV or AIDS
- Massachusetts residents
- Elder Affairs Program Participants
- Health and Human Services Agencies
Notable changes
- Expands eligibility criteria for the Home Care program.
- Removes an age restriction previously in place.
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Aging and Independence
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Bill H.4305 194th (Current)
An Act relative to Massachusetts home care eligibility
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Aging and Independence Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
Bill History
Displaying 3 actions for Bill H.4305
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 7/28/2025 | House | Reported from the committee on Aging and Independence |
| 7/28/2025 | House | New draft of H783 |
| 7/28/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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