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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/24/2022
03/24/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to Medicare savings programs eligibility. Health Care Financing.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Massachusetts General Laws to change the eligibility requirements for Medicare Savings Programs, also known as the Qualified Medicare Beneficiary, Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary, and Qualified Individual programs. The key provisions are:
1) The bill requires the Division of Medical Assistance to disregard income up to 65% of the federal poverty level when determining eligibility for these programs, implemented in a phased approach starting at 45% in the first year.
2) The bill prohibits the Division from applying an asset test when determining eligibility for these Medicare Savings Programs.
3) The bill requires the Division to submit a state plan amendment and promulgate regulations to implement these new income and asset disregards.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (20)
Jason Lewis (D)*,
Joseph Boncore (D),
Michael Brady (D),
Nick Collins (D),
Jo Comerford (D),
Brendan Crighton (D),
Julian Cyr (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Pat Jehlen (D),
Eric Lesser (D),
Joan Lovely (D),
Mark Montigny (D),
Susan Moran (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Angelo Puppolo (D),
Bruce Tarr (R),
Walter Timilty (D),
Steve Ultrino (D),
Erika Uyterhoeven (D),
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 03/24/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S794 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S794.pdf |
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