H 4559
An Act establishing a special commission on a statewide long-term services and supports benefit program
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Bill 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
- Older adults
- Caregivers
- Healthcare providers
- Long-term care insurance providers
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Aging and Independence
Cosponsors
Adam J. Scanlon
Patricia D. Jehlen
Thomas M. Stanley
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Bill H.4559 194th (Current)
An Act establishing a special commission on a statewide long-term services and supports benefit program
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Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Aging and Independence Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.4559
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 10/2/2025 | House | Reported from the committee on Aging and Independence |
| 10/2/2025 | House | New draft of H792 |
| 10/2/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently |
| 10/27/2025 | House | Discharged to the committee on House Rules |
| 10/30/2025 | House | Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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