Establishes an enhanced minimum wage for care workers in Massachusetts, starting at $25 per hour and adjusted annually for inflation.

The bill establishes an enhanced minimum wage for care workers in Massachusetts, setting it at $25 per hour initially and adjusting it annually based on inflation. The minimum wage applies to employees of social service program providers and home care agencies. The executive office of health and human services must ensure these rates are fully accounted for in payment rates. The bill mandates that the executive office complete the necessary processes and file for emergency adoption of the amended regulations within 180 days of the bill's passage.

Establishes an enhanced minimum wage for care workers in Massachusetts, starting at $25 per hour and adjusted annually for inflation.

The bill establishes an enhanced minimum wage for care workers in Massachusetts, setting it at $25 per hour initially and adjusting it annually based on inflation. The minimum wage applies to employees of social service program providers and home care agencies. The executive office of health and human services must ensure these rates are fully accounted for in payment rates. The bill mandates that the executive office complete the necessary processes and file for emergency adoption of the amended regulations within 180 days of the bill's passage.