H1413

Regarding Medicare savings programs eligibility

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

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.

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Where it stands

Current
Ways and Means Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DD
2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jul 1, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Health Care Financing Hearing

History

Jul 20

House

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

Jun 17

House

Reporting date extended to Friday, July 31, 2026

Mar 19

House

Reporting date extended to Monday, June 15, 2026