January 3, 2023 to January 6, 2023
Maura Healey said she will “absolutely” work with advocates and labor representatives to strengthen Massachusetts’ Personal Care Attendant Program by addressing a “crisis-level” workforce shortage. The MassHealth program provides funds for individuals with chronic disabilities to hire attendants for in-home care. The program currently provides services to more than 40,000 people with disabilities, including physical and intellectual disabilities. Read the full article.