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Introduced
02/11/2022
02/11/2022
In Committee
02/11/2022
02/11/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/23/2022
06/23/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would increase eligibility for the three (3) federal Medicare Savings Programs as follows: (1) Increase to one hundred eighty-five percent (185%) of the federal poverty level for the Qualified Medicare Beneficiary Program that pays for a person’s Medicare Part B premium and additional cost-sharing in Parts A and B; (2) Increase to two hundred percent (200%) of the federal poverty level for the Specified Low Income Medicare Beneficiary Program that pays for a person’s Part B premium; and (3) Increase to two hundred twenty-five percent (225%) of the federal poverty level for the restricted Qualifying Individual Program that pays for a person’s Part B premium. The act would also eliminate the asset test for these programs. This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill would increase eligibility for the three federal Medicare Savings Programs. It would raise the income limits to 185% of the federal poverty level for the Qualified Medicare Beneficiary Program, 200% for the Specified Low Income Medicare Beneficiary Program, and 225% for the Qualifying Individual Program. The bill would also eliminate the asset test for these programs. The act would take effect upon passage.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (8)
Edith Ajello (D)*,
Karen Alzate (D)*,
Jean Barros (D)*,
Jose Batista (D)*,
Grace Diaz (D)*,
Leo Felix (D)*,
Rebecca Kislak (D)*,
Michelle McGaw (D)*,
Last Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study (on 05/12/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText22/HouseText22/H7445.pdf |
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