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MA S914

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Bruce Tarr

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services and Secretary of Elder Affairs to allow spouses to serve as paid caregivers under the MassHealth program
  • Requires filing for any necessary federal approvals within 6 months of the act's effective date
  • Similar legislation was previously filed as Senate No. 808 in the 2023-2024 session
  • Sponsored by Senators Bruce E. Tarr (First Essex and Middlesex) and James B. Eldridge (Middlesex and Worcester)
  • Referred to the Health Care Financing Committee

Legislative Description

Relative to spouses as caregivers

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2931

1/29/2026

Committee Referrals

Health Care Financing2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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