H1391

Relative to personal care management hours

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H1391 amends MassHealth regulations to allow for adjustments to personal care management hours during hearings.

Massachusetts H1391 modifies MassHealth regulations to enable adjustments to personal care management hours during formal review processes. The bill defines "Personal Care Management" as services assisting MassHealth members in coordinating healthcare and daily activities. It mandates MassHealth to file proposed regulatory changes within 120 days of enactment and implement them within 180 days. The bill also requires MassHealth to notify clients of any PCM hour changes, provide interim adjustments based on documented needs, and finalize decisions immediately after hearings.

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Where it stands

Current
Health Care Financing Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jul 1, 2025

10:00 AM

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