Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-400

EHS 400

Spouses as Caregivers

Messrs. Tarr, O'Connor and Moore moved that the proposed new text be amended by inserting after section _ the following section:-

"SECTION_. 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.

SECTION _. 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."