H1371

To support equal access to community care for elders and persons with disabilities

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H1371 aims to ensure equal access to community care for elders and persons with disabilities.

Massachusetts H1371 seeks to support equal access to community care for elders and persons with disabilities by amending Medicaid eligibility criteria. The bill modifies the income threshold for Medicaid eligibility, ensuring that individuals with excess income are still eligible for certain services. It excludes those in the "special income eligibility group" from this provision. The bill also adjusts the payment structure for medical care or service, requiring individuals to pay an amount equal to their excess income, subject to specific exceptions.

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Where it stands

Current
Ways and Means Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jul 1, 2025

10:00 AM

Joint Committee on Health Care Financing Hearing

History

Apr 16

House

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

Mar 19

House

Reporting date extended to Monday, June 15, 2026

Sep 15, 2025

House

Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026