Amends eligibility criteria for Medicare savings programs in Massachusetts.

This bill amends Section 25A of Chapter 118E of the General Laws to disregard income up to 165% of the federal poverty level when determining eligibility for the Qualified Medicare Beneficiary, Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary, and Qualified Individual programs. These programs, also known as Medicare Savings programs, assist eligible individuals with Medicare costs. The division must implement a waiting list if the number of qualified applicants exceeds the annual block grant amount for the Qualified Individual Program.

Amends eligibility criteria for Medicare savings programs in Massachusetts.

This bill amends Section 25A of Chapter 118E of the General Laws to disregard income up to 165% of the federal poverty level when determining eligibility for the Qualified Medicare Beneficiary, Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary, and Qualified Individual programs. These programs, also known as Medicare Savings programs, assist eligible individuals with Medicare costs. The division must implement a waiting list if the number of qualified applicants exceeds the annual block grant amount for the Qualified Individual Program.