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MA S841
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Joanne Comerford
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AI Summary
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Amends Chapter 118E, Section 25 of Massachusetts General Laws to modify how excess income is calculated for Medicaid applicants receiving home or community-based services
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Reduces the patient liability amount for individuals in home/community-based waiver programs or PACE (Program of All Inclusive Care for the Elderly) by the difference between the MassHealth deductible-income standard and 300% of the federal benefit rate
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Excludes individuals in the "special income eligibility group" (under 42 CFR 435.217) from this reduced liability calculation
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Aims to lower out-of-pocket costs for elders and persons with disabilities who choose community-based care over institutional care
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Filed by Senator Joanne M. Comerford on January 14, 2025, with bipartisan co-sponsorship; similar legislation was introduced in the 2023-2024 session (Senate No. 727)
Legislative Description
To support equal access to community care for elders and persons with disabilities
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2931
1/29/2026