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Committee hears Damon Lifestet Act with enhanced rate tiers, asset‑limit changes and hospital CFSS reimbursement; bill laid over
Summary
Senate File 1127, the Damon Lifestet Act, was presented April 7 and would make several policy changes affecting waivers, asset limits, enhanced care rates, weekend and overnight rate differentials, and reimbursement of CFSS in acute hospital stays.
Senate File 1127, presented to the Human Services Committee April 7 and named the Damon Lifestet Act, compiles a set of policy changes aimed at strengthening services for people with disabilities and the direct care workforce. The sponsor, Senator Hoffman, described the bill as a package of proposals developed with input from the late disability advocate Damon Lifestet and the Department of Human Services.
Key provisions described by Hoffman and staff include:
- Removing the asset limit on MA ABD for people who transition from MA EPD after age 65 so savings do not force people to spend down to remain eligible; the testimony…
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