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MA S737

Relative to the effective date of MassHealth coverage for new applicants


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/31/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to the effective date of MassHealth coverage for new applicants. Health Care Financing.

AI Summary

This bill aims to change the effective date of MassHealth (the Massachusetts Medicaid program) coverage for new applicants under the age of 65. Specifically, it proposes to set the start date of coverage for these new applicants to the first day of the third calendar month before the month of application, provided they submit all required eligibility verifications within the time determined by the state's Division of Medical Assistance.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 03/31/2022)

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