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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
11/17/2021
11/17/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to ensure equitable health coverage for children. Health Care Financing.
AI Summary
This bill aims to ensure equitable health coverage for children in Massachusetts. It establishes a program that provides comprehensive MassHealth benefits to children and young adults under the age of 21 who are residents of the Commonwealth, but are not otherwise eligible for benefits under Medicaid (Title XIX) or the Children's Health Insurance Program (Title XXI) due solely to their immigration status. The benefits provided under this program would be equivalent to those available to individuals of similar age and income under the existing Medicaid and CHIP eligibility requirements. The executive office is required to maximize federal financial participation for these benefits, but the provision of benefits is not contingent on the availability of federal funding.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (7)
Sal DiDomenico (D)*,
Michael Brady (D),
Jo Comerford (D),
Brendan Crighton (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Pat Jehlen (D),
John Keenan (D),
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 11/17/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S762 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S762.pdf |
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