H1394

Relative to family members serving as caregivers

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Expands MassHealth caregiver program to include legally liable family members.

This bill amends the definition of family members eligible to serve as caregivers under MassHealth to include legally liable family members. These include biological, adoptive, foster or step parents, legal guardians, powers of attorney, healthcare powers of attorney, and adult children of care recipients. The executive office of health and human services must file a state plan amendment or waiver application to implement these changes.

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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