Bill > H1371

This bill modifies Medicaid eligibility rules in Massachusetts specifically for elders and persons with disabilities receiving home or community-based services. Under the proposed change, applicants or recipients with monthly incomes exceeding certain exemptions will be required to pay their excess income to medical care providers, but with a new nuanced approach for those receiving home or community-based services through specific waivers like PACE (Program of All Inclusive Care for the Elderly). For these individuals, the amount they must pay will be reduced by the difference between the MassHealth deductible-income standard and 300 percent of the federal benefit rate. However, this exception will not apply to individuals in the "special income eligibility group" as defined by specific federal regulations. The bill aims to provide more flexible financial arrangements for elderly and disabled individuals seeking Medicaid-supported community care services, while maintaining specific limitations to ensure appropriate use of the program.

Health and Social Services

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H1371