Helping people to remain in their own homes to age in place is so important to me for so many reasons. My father struggled to get around his own home in a wheelchair because he couldn’t afford to modify the house to meet his needs. He made “too much” to be eligible for any of the grant programs that could help. It was heartbreaking to see him struggle.
Oakley Home Access is supporting a bill that would help to keep people home for as long as possible. I am asking for your support of Bill H148 asking the Commonwealth to establish a Livable Home Modification Grant Program. This Grant Program, if approved and funded, will serve to assist qualifying mobility-impaired Massachusetts residents to obtain funding for necessary modifications and equipment that will enable them to live in safe, accessible homes and avoid injuries, hospital stays, and the need to move to a long-term care facility. Eliminating barriers in the home will also help to lower the number of patients being readmitted to hospitals and nursing homes. The grant would reimburse half the cost of necessary home modifications up to $5000.
Thank you for your support!
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This link explains the bill: https://lnkd.in/dV6Kahy5.
This link will generate a letter for a MA resident who adds their zip code, and emails it to the appropriate State Rep and/or senator:
https://lnkd.in/dCj8hGrE.