Amendment #958 to H4700

Department of Developmental Services

Mr. Ashe of Longmeadow moves to amend the bill in Section 2, in item 5911-1003, by adding at the end thereof the following “and provided further that the department of developmental services will revise regulations to allow flexible use of funding for support including goods and services by individuals not receiving adequate congregate day services including payment to responsible parties; and provided further, that the department will assist MassHealth in amending federal reimbursement agreements to maximize revenue and effectively serve adults in the least restrictive setting and that the Department of Developmental Services shall report to the House and Senate Committees on Ways and Means on these proposed language changes no later than November 2, 2022.”

Additional co-sponsor(s) added to Amendment #958 to H4700

Department of Developmental Services