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H 783

An Act relative to Massachusetts home care eligibility

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Sam Montaño and 1 co-sponsor

H 783 - An Act relative to Massachusetts home care eligibility OverviewBill Number: H 783 Title: An Act relative to Massachusetts home care eligibilityStatus: Accompanied a new dr

Accompanied a new draft, see H4305
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Bill Summary · H 783

H 783 - An Act relative to Massachusetts home care eligibility

Overview

Bill Number: H 783
Title: An Act relative to Massachusetts home care eligibility
Status: Accompanied a new draft, see H4305
Introduced: February 27, 2025

Purpose and Intent

The primary goal of this bill is to expand access to home care services for elderly and disabled residents of Massachusetts. The legislation aims to make it easier for individuals to qualify for state-funded home care programs, which provide in-home assistance and support to help people live independently in their communities.

Key Provisions

  • Increases the income eligibility threshold for the state's home care program from 300% to 400% of the federal poverty level
  • Eliminates the asset limit requirement, allowing individuals to qualify regardless of their savings or other assets
  • Expands the definition of "homebound" to include individuals who can leave their homes with difficulty or for short periods of time
  • Requires the state to conduct outreach and education to raise awareness of the home care program and eligibility changes

Affected Parties and Impacts

This bill would directly benefit elderly residents, individuals with disabilities, and their families by making it easier to access critical home care services. It is estimated that the eligibility changes could extend coverage to an additional 25,000 to 30,000 Massachusetts residents.

Increased enrollment in the home care program would also have broader societal impacts, potentially reducing the burden on nursing homes and other long-term care facilities. By enabling more people to live independently, the bill could generate cost savings for the state's Medicaid program.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

H 783 was introduced in the Massachusetts House of Representatives on February 27, 2025 and has been accompanied by a new draft, H4305. The bill is currently under consideration by the Joint Committee on Elder Affairs and is expected to receive a public hearing in the coming months. If passed by the legislature, the bill would then go to the governor for signature into law.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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