H1403

To ensure equitable health coverage for children

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H1403 establishes a program for equitable health coverage for children under 21.

Massachusetts H1403 creates a program to provide comprehensive MassHealth benefits to children and young adults under 21 who are not eligible for Medicaid or MassHealth due to their immigration status. The executive office of health and human services will maximize federal financial participation for these benefits, ensuring they are not contingent on federal funding. This program aims to ensure equitable health coverage for children in the Commonwealth.

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Where it stands

Current
Ways and Means Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jul 15, 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

Oct 8, 2025

House

Reporting date extended until Wednesday, March 18, 2026