An Act relative to cueing and supervision in the PCA program

HD 1111 expands eligibility for Massachusetts' Personal Care Attendant (PCA) program to include individuals who require supervision and cueing (verbal or physical prompts) to perform two or more basic daily tasks, such as bathing or dressing. This change directly affects people with disabilities who need this level of support but were previously excluded under program standards. The bill requires the state division overseeing the PCA program to update its regulations to explicitly include these individuals as eligible participants. It amends Chapter 118E of the General Laws to ensure the program standards cover this specific need. The policy change is a concrete adjustment to program eligibility criteria, not a new benefit.