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MA S740

MA S740
To ensure equitable health coverage for children


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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
10/30/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to ensure equitable health coverage for children. Health Care Financing.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a program to provide comprehensive health coverage through MassHealth (the state's Medicaid program) to children and young adults under 21 years old who are residents of Massachusetts but are not otherwise eligible for Medicaid or Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) benefits solely due to their immigration status. The program will provide benefits equivalent to those available to individuals of similar age and income under the existing Medicaid and CHIP eligibility requirements, and the state will seek to maximize federal funding for these benefits, though the benefits are not contingent on the availability of federal financial participation.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (20)

Last Action

No further action taken (on 12/31/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S740
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S740.pdf
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