Bill > H3849

This bill aims to exclude payments received by veterans for out-of-pocket health care costs from the calculation of gross household income. Specifically, the legislation modifies Section 5 of Part 1, Chapter 115 of the General Laws by adding these veteran health care reimbursement payments to the list of income exclusions in 760 CMR 6.05(3), which defines what types of income are not counted when determining a household's total income. The purpose of this change is to promote the public good by ensuring that veterans who are reimbursed for their medical expenses do not have these payments counted against them when their household income is assessed, potentially helping veterans maintain eligibility for certain benefits or assistance programs. The bill would take effect immediately upon its passage, providing an immediate benefit to veterans who receive such health care cost reimbursements.

Military Affairs and Security

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3849