Amendment #19 to H4178

Allowing spouses to serve as caregivers

Mr. Scanlon of North Attleborough moves to amend the amendment by adding the following section:

“SECTION 22. (a) Chapter 118E of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 13L the following section:-

Section 13M. To the extent permitted under federal law, spouses shall be authorized to serve as paid caregivers in the MassHealth program for the provision of certain home-based care and services.

(b) The executive office of health and human services shall file a state plan amendment or waiver application, as may be required, to implement this act no later than 6 months following the effective date of this act.

Additional co-sponsor(s) added to Amendment #19 to H4178

Allowing spouses to serve as caregivers