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MA S482
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mark Montigny
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AI Summary
- Sets the personal care allowance for long-term care residents at $113.42 per month, increased from the current $60, for clothing, personal needs, and leisure activities
- Applies to residents of licensed nursing facilities, chronic hospitals, rest homes, and approved public medical institutions who are not maintaining their own home
- Residents with monthly income below $113.42 will receive a supplemental payment to reach that amount, paid monthly in advance
- Establishes automatic annual increases to the allowance, tied to the same percentage rate as state supplementary payments for individuals maintaining their own homes
- Amends Chapters 117A, 118A, and 118E of the General Laws to ensure consistent allowance amounts across different assistance programs
Legislative Description
Increasing the personal care allowance for long term care residents
Last Action
Accompanied S887
11/6/2025
Committee Referrals
Health Care Financing3/31/2025
Elder Affairs2/27/2025
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