Massachusetts S786 modifies MassHealth eligibility rules for asset transfers by members.

Massachusetts S786 amends MassHealth eligibility rules regarding asset transfers by members. It prevents the Division of Health Care Financing from imposing ineligibility periods if the transfer was made for non-qualifying purposes, such as charitable donations or to prevent mortgage foreclosure. The bill shifts the burden of proof to the division if the member can demonstrate the transfer was not intended to qualify for MassHealth. The division must consider specific factors in making this determination.

Massachusetts S786 modifies MassHealth eligibility rules for asset transfers by members.

Massachusetts S786 amends MassHealth eligibility rules regarding asset transfers by members. It prevents the Division of Health Care Financing from imposing ineligibility periods if the transfer was made for non-qualifying purposes, such as charitable donations or to prevent mortgage foreclosure. The bill shifts the burden of proof to the division if the member can demonstrate the transfer was not intended to qualify for MassHealth. The division must consider specific factors in making this determination.