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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to strengthening public assistance programs. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
AI Summary
This bill aims to strengthen public assistance programs by establishing computerized income, asset, and identity eligibility verification systems at the Department of Transitional Assistance and the Division of Medical Assistance. The bill requires these agencies to match applicant and recipient information against various federal and state databases to verify eligibility and prevent fraud. The bill also outlines procedures for addressing discrepancies, requires identity authentication for applicants, and authorizes referrals of suspected fraud cases for criminal prosecution and recovery of improper payments. The bill sets a deadline for implementation and requires annual reporting on the systems' effectiveness.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (12)
Shaunna O'Connell (R)*,
Kate Campanale (R),
William Crocker (R),
Angelo D'Emilia (R),
David DeCoste (R),
Geoffrey Diehl (R),
Shawn Dooley (R),
James Dwyer (D),
Ryan Fattman (R),
Colleen Garry (D),
Kevin Kuros (R),
Richard Ross (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4792 (on 07/23/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H105 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H105.pdf |
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