An Act directing the administration to amend the frail elder home and community-based waiver to permit eligible older adults to choose to reside in certified assisted living residences

This bill directs the Massachusetts Department of Health and Human Services to explore options for allowing older adults who qualify for Medicaid to live in certified assisted living facilities instead of nursing homes. Specifically, it requires the state to report on the availability and estimated cost of a federal waiver that would support this change within 90 days of the law taking effect. Additionally, the bill authorizes the state to formally request this waiver from the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The legislation focuses on expanding housing choices for seniors at risk of institutionalization without mandating immediate implementation.