H1420

To prevent medical debt by restoring health safety net eligibility levels

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Restores health safety net eligibility levels to prevent medical debt in Massachusetts.

The bill aims to prevent medical debt by restoring health safety net eligibility levels in Massachusetts. It amends the Health Safety Net Trust Fund to ensure uninsured or underinsured patients up to 400 percent of the federal poverty level are eligible. The bill also establishes a task force to investigate the fund's financing and recommend improvements.

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Where it stands

Current
Health Care Financing 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

Jun 17

House

Reporting date extended to Friday, July 31, 2026

Mar 19

House

Reporting date extended to Monday, June 15, 2026

Oct 8, 2025

House

Reporting date extended until Wednesday, March 18, 2026