H.216/S.67: An Act Allowing Spouses to Serve as Caregivers

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Written By Emily Combs

Sponsors: Reps. Adam Scanlon, Norman Orrall, Sen. Jo Comerford

Status Update: Committee on Children, Families, and Persons with Disabilities

This bill will allow spouses to be authorized to serve as paid caregivers in the MassHealth program for the provision of certain home-based care and services just as other relatives are already permitted to serve as paid caregivers.

For more information, contact Charlie Carr at charlescarr@dpcma.org or 978-361-6682.

Emily Combs

Lead Designer, HALO 22

Emily began her career by creating custom blog designs in the early 2000s. Since then, she’s received a BFA in Graphic Design, and gained over a decade of experience on projects for screen, print, and brands. When she isn’t designing, you’ll find her reading sci-fi/fantasy novels, baking chocolatey desserts, and hanging out with her cats.

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