Massachusetts H776 amends the definition of "greatest social need" for LGBT and HIV-positive seniors.

Massachusetts H776 amends the definition of "greatest social need" for seniors under the federal Older Americans Act of 1965. This change includes non-economic factors such as racial and ethnic status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and HIV status that restrict an individual's ability to perform normal daily tasks or threaten their capacity to live independently. This bill aims to ensure that these factors are considered when determining the greatest social needs of seniors in the Commonwealth.

Massachusetts H776 amends the definition of "greatest social need" for LGBT and HIV-positive seniors.

Massachusetts H776 amends the definition of "greatest social need" for seniors under the federal Older Americans Act of 1965. This change includes non-economic factors such as racial and ethnic status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and HIV status that restrict an individual's ability to perform normal daily tasks or threaten their capacity to live independently. This bill aims to ensure that these factors are considered when determining the greatest social needs of seniors in the Commonwealth.