MA H3159

Creates an Advisory Council on Family Caregiving with 10 governor-appointed members plus state officials, required to meet quarterly and submit annual reports by March 1 on caregiving policy and state-funded services

Establishes a respite services voucher program covering up to 100% of costs (maximum $1,500) for family caregivers with income below $135,000 individual/$250,000 household, with annual cost-of-living adjustments

Creates a refundable tax credit of up to $1,500 for family caregivers earning under $75,000 individual/$150,000 couple, covering home modifications, equipment, respite care, adult day health, transportation, and assistive technology

Adds "family caregiver status" as a protected class under employment discrimination law (Chapter 151B), prohibiting workplace discrimination based on caregiving responsibilities

Requires all health insurers to provide an additional 30-day prescription supply during declared state emergencies, excluding Schedule II/III controlled substances except for hospice end-of-life care

Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to seek federal approval within 6 months to allow spouses to serve as paid caregivers under MassHealth