Protesters fear new OT policy will threaten access to care

STATE HOUSE — With new regulations on overtime for personal care attendants now in effect, advocates gathered outside Gov. Charlie Baker's office Thursday to protest the changes they said could make it harder for people with disabilities to live independently. Thursday marked the beginning of an eight-week transition period for MassHealth's new personal care attendant overtime management policy. According to the Disability Policy Consortium, the policy will cap the number of hours that PCAs can

STATE HOUSE — With new regulations on overtime for personal care attendants now in effect, advocates gathered outside Gov. Charlie Baker's office Thursday to protest the changes they said could make it harder for people with disabilities to live independently. Thursday marked the beginning of an eight-week transition period for MassHealth's new personal care attendant overtime management policy. According to the Disability Policy Consortium, the policy will cap the number of hours that PCAs can…