An Act relative to Massachusetts home care eligibility
This bill requires the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs to include people diagnosed with HIV or AIDS in its home care eligibility rules, regardless of their age. The law mandates that these individuals receive home care services if they meet the standard criteria for such programs, ensuring they are not excluded due to their health status. Additionally, the Secretary of Health and Human Services is tasked with updating relevant regulations to put this change into effect. The legislation directly impacts the state's home care system and expands access to support services for a specific population.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action Dec 21, 2023
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Elder Affairs
lower
1 primary · 7 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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