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Introduced
03/20/2025
03/20/2025
In Committee
03/20/2025
03/20/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/20/2025
05/20/2025
Introduced Session
132nd Legislature
Bill Summary
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. This bill proposes to enact measures to address issues relating to a MaineCare recipient losing MaineCare coverage if the recipient's income increases above the income levels established for MaineCare eligibility.
AI Summary
This bill is a concept draft aimed at addressing issues faced by MaineCare (Maine's Medicaid program) recipients who lose health insurance coverage when their income increases slightly above the program's established eligibility levels. While the provided XML document does not include specific details of the proposed changes, the government summary suggests the bill intends to create a mechanism that prevents sudden loss of health coverage when an individual's income marginally exceeds the current income thresholds. MaineCare, like many government health insurance programs, typically has strict income limits, and this bill appears to be exploring ways to provide a more gradual transition or continued coverage for individuals who experience modest income increases, thereby helping to prevent gaps in healthcare access and supporting individuals as they work to improve their economic circumstances.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) (on 05/20/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1151&snum=132 |
| Fiscal Note: Text | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/bills_132nd/fiscalpdfs/FN115101.pdf |
| BillText | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP0756&item=1&snum=132 |
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