Restores the effective date of MassHealth coverage for new applicants under age 65.

The bill amends the MassHealth program to ensure that coverage for new applicants under age 65 begins on the first day of the third calendar month before the month of application, provided all required eligibility verifications are submitted on time. This change aims to restore the previous effective date for MassHealth coverage, which had been altered.

Restores the effective date of MassHealth coverage for new applicants under age 65.

The bill amends the MassHealth program to ensure that coverage for new applicants under age 65 begins on the first day of the third calendar month before the month of application, provided all required eligibility verifications are submitted on time. This change aims to restore the previous effective date for MassHealth coverage, which had been altered.