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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
09/26/2019
09/26/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to Medicare savings programs eligibility. Health Care Financing.
AI Summary
This bill aims to expand eligibility for Medicare Savings Programs, which assist low-income individuals with Medicare premiums and cost-sharing. The bill directs the state's Division of Health Care Finance to gradually increase the income disregard (the amount of income excluded when determining eligibility) from 30% of the federal poverty level to 65% over a two-year period. Additionally, the bill prohibits the state from applying an asset test for these programs and requires the Division to implement a waiting list if the number of applicants for the Qualified Individual Program exceeds the available funding.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (27)
Michael Brady (D),
Harriette Chandler (D),
Jo Comerford (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Brendan Crighton (D),
Marcos Devers (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Diana Dizoglio (D),
Lori Ehrlich (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Anne Gobi (D),
Carlos González (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Pat Jehlen (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
Kay Khan (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Mark Montigny (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Angelo Puppolo (D),
Maria Robinson (D),
José Tosado (D),
Steve Ultrino (D),
James Welch (D),
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 09/26/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S699 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S699.pdf |
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