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MA H1298

MA H1298
Relative to health care eligibility for those affected by COVID-19


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

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to asset limits for the Medicaid program during the COVID-19 state of emergency. Health Care Financing.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to temporarily increase the asset limits for the Medicaid program in Massachusetts during the COVID-19 state of emergency. The bill would instruct the state's Executive Office of Health and Human Services to submit a request to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to raise the asset limit from $2,000 to $4,000 for an individual and from $3,000 to $6,000 for a couple. This change is intended to provide greater access to Medicaid coverage for those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5201 (on 10/13/2022)

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