Rep. Tackey Chan

Maddy summaryThis bill requires MassHealth to ensure that all Senior Care Options plans provide a specific dementia care coordination service to members diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. The legislation defines this service as a proactive care consultation designed to help individuals receive cost-effective and quality care within the existing senior care framework. By adding this requirement to state law, the measure directly affects seniors enrolled in MassHealth's Senior Care Options programs who have been diagnosed with these conditions.

By Representative Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3154) of Tackey Chan for legislation to establish a program within the Department of Public Utilities to educate commercial building managers and operators relative to energy efficiency. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires gas and distribution companies in Massachusetts to increase transparency when awarding construction contracts worth $100,000 or more for work on public roads. Under the new rules, companies must notify all bidders of the award decision within two business days and publish the winning contractor's name, bid amount, and project location on their website. Additionally, the law mandates that companies share the specific criteria used to evaluate bids and the numerical or qualitative score each bidder received. The bill includes an exemption for situations where only a single contractor responds to a request for work.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires gas and distribution companies in Massachusetts to publicly disclose details about construction contracts valued at $100,000 or more that involve work on public roads or pathways. Specifically, the law mandates that companies must notify all qualified bidders of their selection decision within two business days and publish the winning contractor's name, project location, and work duration on their websites. By making these procurement details accessible, the legislation aims to increase transparency in how private utility firms award construction projects to qualified bidders.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands dental coverage for Massachusetts residents aged 65 and older who receive state-funded medical assistance. It requires the Division of Medical Assistance to cover specific dental treatments, including dentures, restorative work, root canals, and gum disease treatment, for this senior population. Additionally, the legislation ensures that seniors enrolled in the Essential program receive dental benefits equivalent to those provided to Basic program enrollees as of 2002. The changes apply only to individuals already eligible for MassHealth and do not affect private insurance or other payment methods.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a confidential diversion program in Massachusetts for licensed dentists and dental hygienists struggling with substance use, mental health issues, or physical illnesses that affect their ability to practice safely. Instead of facing immediate license revocation, eligible professionals can voluntarily enter a remediation program that provides evaluation, treatment referrals, and ongoing monitoring to support their recovery. The program requires designated entities to develop individualized recovery plans and report aggregate compliance data to the licensing board while keeping participant records confidential to protect privacy. It also mandates that program staff have no recent disciplinary history and prohibits board members from working within the program to ensure independence.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Massachusetts laws regarding rent increases for tenants living in manufactured homes. It establishes that any rent hike applied unevenly to similar tenants will be presumed unfair unless proven otherwise. The law also clarifies that differences in when tenants moved in can make them belong to different groups for comparison purposes. Finally, the new rules regarding unfair rent practices will apply to past changes as well as future ones.