Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Provider Agencies - Wages and Leave for Personal Care Aides

Summary

The bill forces agencies that receive Maryland Medicaid funds to pay personal care aides a minimum wage of $17 per hour and to give them written notice of that rate. It also mandates at least 24 hours of paid earned sick and safe leave each year, with additional accrual after 720 work hours. The goal is to improve compensation and job security for aides who assist vulnerable residents.

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