Bill > S2489

This bill modifies Chapter 115, Section 5 of the Massachusetts General Laws by adding a new provision that requires the Secretary of Veterans' Services to create regulations expanding medical benefits eligibility. Specifically, the bill mandates that any veteran applicant or recipient who is determined to have an income at or below 300% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) and meets other existing qualification criteria shall be eligible for a "Medical Only" budget. The Federal Poverty Level is a measure of income issued annually by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that is used to determine financial eligibility for various government assistance programs. By setting the income threshold at 300% of the FPL, the bill aims to broaden access to veterans' medical services for those with moderate incomes who might previously have been ineligible for such benefits.

Military Affairs and Security

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2489