Massachusetts S762 establishes criteria for MassHealth hardship waivers for applicants facing undue hardship.

Massachusetts S762 amends Chapter 118E of the General Laws to establish criteria for MassHealth hardship waivers. The bill requires the Division of Medical Assistance to create procedures for determining undue hardship, including written notice, timely determinations, and appeal opportunities. It sets specific criteria for hardship waivers, such as insufficient resources, reasonable attempts to retrieve transferred resources, lack of less costly alternatives, and the risk of serious deprivation.

Massachusetts S762 establishes criteria for MassHealth hardship waivers for applicants facing undue hardship.

Massachusetts S762 amends Chapter 118E of the General Laws to establish criteria for MassHealth hardship waivers. The bill requires the Division of Medical Assistance to create procedures for determining undue hardship, including written notice, timely determinations, and appeal opportunities. It sets specific criteria for hardship waivers, such as insufficient resources, reasonable attempts to retrieve transferred resources, lack of less costly alternatives, and the risk of serious deprivation.