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MA H788

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

David Robertson

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • MassHealth Senior Care Options (SCO) programs must reimburse nursing homes at rates no less than Medicaid fee-for-service payment rates established in 101 CMR 206

  • Required payments must include room and board plus all rate add-ons specified in state nursing facility regulations

  • Applies to nursing homes licensed under Chapter 111, Section 71 of the General Laws when contracting with SCO programs

  • Intended to ensure access to critical services and facilitate patient transitions from hospitals to nursing facilities

  • Amends Section 9D of Chapter 118E of the General Laws by adding new subsection (7)

Legislative Description

To ensure senior care organization quality and accountability

Last Action

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order

6/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Elder Affairs2/27/2025

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