HOUSE  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  No. 4433

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, February 29, 2024.

The committee on Elder Affairs, to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 614) of Bruce J. Ayers and others relative to services provided through the MassHealth frail elder home and community-based services waiver regarding early-onset Alzheimer's disease, reports recommending that the accompanying bill (House, No. 4433) ought to pass.

For the committee,

THOMAS M. STANLEY.

        FILED ON: 2/5/2024

HOUSE  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  No. 4433

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Third General Court
(2023-2024)

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An Act to expand access for those living with younger onset Alzheimer’s, dementia and other disabilities.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
 

SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any General or special law to the contrary, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts shall request approval for an amendment to the MassHealth Frail Elder home and community-based services waiver approved under authority of §1915(c) of the Social Security Act. The amendment shall add Medicaid eligible individuals who are disabled as defined by § 1614 of the Social Security Act to the eligibility criteria of the Frail Elder waiver.