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Introduced
04/15/2015
04/15/2015
In Committee
04/15/2015
04/15/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016
07/31/2016
Introduced Session
189th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to the countable assets of medical assistance recipients. Health Care Financing.
AI Summary
This bill amends Section 21A of chapter 118E of the General Laws to change how certain assets are counted for individuals applying for or receiving medical assistance, which is a government program providing healthcare to low-income individuals. Specifically, it designates funds held by the spouse of a person receiving institutionalized medical care (referred to as the "community spouse") in an Individual Retirement Account (IRA), Keogh plan, or other pension fund as a "non-countable asset," meaning these funds will not be considered when determining eligibility for medical assistance, as long as regular income is distributed from the fund or the community spouse is employed.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (6)
Jamie Eldridge (D)*,
Brian Ashe (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Anne Gobi (D),
Jim O'Day (D),
Denise Provost (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2356 (on 06/23/2016)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/Senate/S582 |
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S582 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S582.pdf |
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