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MA H762

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mark Cusack

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Requires the Executive Office of Elder Affairs to amend Massachusetts home care regulations (651 CMR 3.00) to extend eligibility to persons diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) regardless of age
  • Currently, home care program services under Elder Affairs are generally limited to older adults; this bill creates an exception for ALS patients who meet other eligibility criteria
  • Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to ensure relevant agencies promulgate regulations necessary to implement the act
  • Filed by Representative Mark J. Cusack (5th Norfolk) on January 16, 2025 and referred to the Elder Affairs committee

Legislative Description

Relative to home care services

Last Action

Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026

12/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Health Care Financing8/28/2025
Elder Affairs2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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