Elder Affairs

Improving the Quality of Long-Term Care Facilities

H648, An Act to improve quality and oversight of long-term care, this nursing home reform bill includes provisions to support the workforce (e.g., training, career ladder, tuition reimbursement); enhance licensure and oversight; support small house nursing homes; ensure patient and resident safety; and study cost trends and financial performance across the ecosystem.

Establishing a Mean Tested Senior Citizen Property Tax Exemption

H2872, An Act Authorizing the Establishment of a Mean Tested Senior Citizen Property Tax Exemption, would allow seniors to apply for a property tax exemption. Under this bill, seniors who receive the circuit breaker tax credit would be eligible for an exemption amount set by the local board of assessors.