H1388

Extend nursing home resident overnights with their family from 10 to 14

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H1388 would extend the maximum temporary absence for nonmedical leave for nursing home residents from 10 to 14 days.

Massachusetts H1388 proposes to amend the Massachusetts long term care regulations by increasing the maximum temporary absence for nonmedical leave paid for by MassHealth from 10 days to 14 days. This bill aims to allow nursing home residents more time to spend with their families, potentially improving their quality of life.

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Where it stands

Current
Health Care Financing Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jul 1, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Health Care Financing Hearing

History

Jun 17

House

Reporting date extended to Friday, July 31, 2026

Mar 19

House

Reporting date extended to Monday, June 15, 2026

Sep 15, 2025

House

Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026