Budget Amendment ID: FY2027-S4-536

EHS 536

Ensuring Kids' Access to Durable Medical Equipment

Mr. DiDomenico moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, by inserting after section ___ the following section: -

"SECTION ___. Section 1. Chapter 118E of the General Laws, as appearing, is hereby amended by striking section 10F(b)(7) from Chapter 118E.

Section 2.  Chapter118E of the Generals Laws, as appearing is hereby amended by adding after section 10F(a)(4) the following section-

Section 10F(a)(5): $200 of durable medical equipment per year; provided, however, the division will authorize up to $500 per year to prevent unnecessary hospitalization for children with chronic medical conditions, so-called, when clinically necessary according to program guidelines."