An Act relative to assisting elders and people with disabilities in the Commonwealth

This bill expands financial assistance for elderly and disabled Massachusetts residents who are experiencing homelessness or living in emergency shelters. It ensures these individuals receive the same monthly payment rates as those who pay rent or mortgages, effectively covering their shelter costs. Additionally, the legislation mandates that annual benefit increases for all eligible recipients must match the rise in the Consumer Price Index plus any additional amount approved by the state legislature. The bill also sets the maximum benefit level for this program equal to that of the state's existing pension program for the elderly.