Massachusetts S854 promotes continuous health coverage for children under 19 enrolled in MassHealth.

Massachusetts S854 amends the General Laws to ensure children under 19 enrolled in MassHealth qualify for at least 12 months of continuous eligibility. Exceptions include turning 19, ceasing to be a state resident, voluntary disenrollment, erroneous eligibility, or death. The executive office of health and human services must maximize federal financial participation for the coverage and benefits.

Massachusetts S854 promotes continuous health coverage for children under 19 enrolled in MassHealth.

Massachusetts S854 amends the General Laws to ensure children under 19 enrolled in MassHealth qualify for at least 12 months of continuous eligibility. Exceptions include turning 19, ceasing to be a state resident, voluntary disenrollment, erroneous eligibility, or death. The executive office of health and human services must maximize federal financial participation for the coverage and benefits.