HB1218
Type: B Origin: House Pennsylvania Comments: 0

In Public Assistance, Providing For Payments For Spousal Personal Care Services.

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The bill aims to allow spouses to receive payments for providing personal care services to their partners under public assistance programs. This would enable spouses to be compensated for caregiving duties typically not covered by such programs. The main provision is the inclusion of spousal caregivers in the list of eligible recipients for payment under public assistance, acknowledging their role in providing essential care. The bill seeks to address a gap in current assistance programs by recognizing and compensating spouses for their caregiving responsibilities, potentially alleviating financial burdens and improving access to care for individuals in need.

Bill Activity

  • 2023-05-24: Referred to HUMAN SERVICES

  • 2023-06-28: Reported as amended

  • 2023-06-28: First consideration

  • 2023-06-28: Re-committed to RULES

  • 2023-07-06: Re-reported as committed

  • 2023-07-06: Second consideration

  • 2023-07-06: Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS

  • 2023-07-07: Re-reported as committed

  • 2023-07-07: Third consideration and final passage (109-94)

  • 2023-07-07: In the Senate

  • 2023-07-17: Referred to HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

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