Bill > H2028

This bill amends Section 70 of Chapter 111, which deals with public health matters, by adding language that clarifies that the provisions of this section also apply to a death benefit claim filed under Chapter 32. Chapter 32 of the Massachusetts General Laws pertains to retirement systems and pensions for public employees, and a death benefit claim would be a request for benefits upon the death of a member of such a system. The amendment specifically inserts the phrase "or a death benefit claim filed pursuant to the provisions of chapter 32" after the word "program" in certain lines of Section 70, indicating that the rules or procedures outlined in that section are relevant to these types of claims.