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House of Representatives unanimously passes S. 65
Bill now awaits governor's signature
On July 15, Senate Bill 2764 (formerly S. 65), An Act Relative to Rates for Human and Social Service Programs, was passed by the Massachusetts House of Representatives. The vote was 152-0.
To become Massachusetts law, the bill must now be signed by Governor Deval Patrick. The current legislative session ends July 31.
Senate Bill 2764 would enable providers to bid on state contracts with rates that are based upon the actual cost of providing services. It would allow providers to increase salaries, retain capable employees and raise the level of care.
S. 2764 shifts the responsibility of setting rates from the state’s purchasing division to the Division of Health Care Finance and Policy, enabling important decisions to be made by people experienced in this complex field.
For further information about S. 2764, see www.strengthenhumanservices.org
Contact:
Howard Newman
Senior Communications and Public Affairs Specialist
(617) 441-1726 newmanh@vinfen.org
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