An Act establishing a special commission on a statewide long-term care insurance program

This bill creates a special commission to study the feasibility of establishing a statewide long-term care insurance program in Massachusetts. The commission will examine how to integrate such a program into the existing state disability insurance system, considering options like payroll taxes and voluntary enrollment for working adults. Its members will include state officials and representatives from various elder care organizations, who will analyze program design, funding, benefits, and workforce needs. The group is required to submit a report with findings and draft legislation within one year, followed by an actuarial review two years later.