An Act relative to assisted living and the frail elder waiver

Summary

The bill directs the state health department to apply for a Medicaid waiver or plan amendment that would let qualifying seniors live in certified assisted‑living facilities. It also requires reports on the applications, fiscal impact, and barriers to access. The goal is to expand lower‑cost, community‑based options for frail elders who would otherwise enter nursing homes.

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