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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
05/29/2018
05/29/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to Medicare savings programs eligibility. Health Care Financing.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to amend the Massachusetts General Laws to increase the income eligibility threshold for the Qualified Medicare Beneficiary, Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary, and Qualified Individual programs, also known as the Medicare Savings or Medicare Buy-In Programs. Specifically, it would disregard income up to 165% of the federal poverty level when determining eligibility, and eliminate any asset test for these programs. The bill also requires the Division of Medical Assistance to update the state plan and promulgate regulations to implement these changes.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (16)
Will Brownsberger (D),
James Cantwell (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Julian Cyr (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Pat Jehlen (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Joan Lovely (D),
Thomas McGee (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Denise Provost (D),
José Tosado (D),
Last Action
House concurred (on 05/31/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S640 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S640.pdf |
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