An Act establishing a special commission on a statewide long-term services and supports benefit program
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill creates a special commission to study the feasibility and design of a statewide long-term services and supports benefit program in Massachusetts. The commission will explore options for including such a program within the state disability insurance structure, considering enrollment methods, potential funding sources, and how the program could support individuals with functional or cognitive limitations. It will also examine workforce needs and coordination with existing healthcare coverage.
Key provisions
- Study the possibility of integrating a long-term services and supports benefit into the state disability insurance program.
- Investigate options for enrolling working adults in the program, including premium contributions.
- Consider a mandatory enrollment system with a voluntary opt-out option.
- Explore providing a basic insurance benefit to individuals meeting specific functional or cognitive limitations.
- Analyze how the program could support individuals with chronic and disabling conditions.
- Review an actuarial study to model public, private, and hybrid long-term care service options.
- Recommend a program design that maximizes funding for existing publicly funded programs.
- Assess the impact on the long-term care workforce and strategies for workforce preparation.
Who is affected
- Individuals with functional or cognitive limitations
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Aging and Independence
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