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MA H2773
Providing prescription drug cost reimbursements to elderly governmental retirees
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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to providing prescription drug cost reimbursements to certain retirees. Public Service.
AI Summary
This bill aims to provide prescription drug cost reimbursements to certain retired government employees who are at least 70 years old and have been retired for at least 5 years. It amends existing laws to define "elderly governmental retiree" and requires the State Retirees Benefits Trust Fund to reimburse at least 25% of any co-payment amount paid by such retirees for prescription drugs. The bill also mandates that municipalities providing prescription drug coverage to these retirees must participate in the State Retirees Benefits Trust Fund using the procedures outlined in the new section.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4960 (on 07/05/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2773 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2773.pdf |
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