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ME LD1106

ME LD1106
An Act To Improve the Health and Economic Security of Older Residents


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Introduced
03/05/2019
In Committee
03/05/2019
Crossed Over
05/28/2019
Passed
05/29/2019
Dead

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
129th Legislature

Bill Summary

This bill removes the asset test for the Medicare savings program and the elderly low- cost drug program. It also increases the income eligibility levels for the Medicare savings program and the elderly low-cost drug program to the levels in effect prior to Public Law 2011, chapter 657. The Department of Health and Human Services is required to submit any necessary state plan amendments for approval for the increases in income eligibility.

AI Summary

This bill removes the asset test for the Medicare savings program and the elderly low-cost drug program in Maine. It also increases the income eligibility levels for these programs to the levels that were in effect prior to a previous change in the law. The Department of Health and Human Services is required to submit any necessary state plan amendments for approval of the increases in income eligibility.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (10)

Last Action

CARRIED OVER to any Special Session of the 129th Legislature pursuant to Joint Order SP 788. (on 03/17/2020)

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