Increases resource eligibility limits for persons with long-term care needs residing at home to $12,000 for single persons and $18,000 for couples.

This bill authorizes the secretary of the executive office of health and human services to increase resource eligibility limits for persons with long-term care needs who reside at home. The new limits are $12,000 for single persons and $18,000 for couples. This change aims to ensure that individuals with long-term care needs can maintain their housing and manage unexpected housing-related costs while receiving necessary care at home. The bill also authorizes the secretary to seek any necessary Medicaid waivers or state-plan amendments to implement these changes.

Increases resource eligibility limits for persons with long-term care needs residing at home to $12,000 for single persons and $18,000 for couples.

This bill authorizes the secretary of the executive office of health and human services to increase resource eligibility limits for persons with long-term care needs who reside at home. The new limits are $12,000 for single persons and $18,000 for couples. This change aims to ensure that individuals with long-term care needs can maintain their housing and manage unexpected housing-related costs while receiving necessary care at home. The bill also authorizes the secretary to seek any necessary Medicaid waivers or state-plan amendments to implement these changes.