H1414
An Act to update medicaid resource limits for seniors
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Bill overview
This bill aims to adjust the financial requirements, known as resource limits, that seniors must meet to qualify for Medicaid coverage in Massachusetts. Currently, these limits can restrict access to needed healthcare services. The bill seeks to modernize these limits to better reflect the actual costs of care and ensure that more seniors have access to Medicaid benefits. It is part of a series of similar proposals to address this issue.
Key provisions
- Updates Medicaid resource limits for seniors.
- Aims to improve access to Medicaid benefits for older adults.
- The bill was presented by Representatives Ultrino and Senator Lewis.
- It is part of a series of similar bills addressing Medicaid resource limits.
Who is affected
- Seniors
- Medicaid recipients
- Healthcare providers
- Massachusetts residents
Notable changes
- The bill proposes changes to existing Medicaid resource limit policies.
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Primary sponsor
Steven Ultrino
Cosponsors
Adam J. Scanlon
Jason M. Lewis
John Francis Moran
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Bill H.1414 194th (Current)
An Act to update medicaid resource limits for seniors
By Representative Ultrino of Malden and Senator Lewis, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1414) of Steven Ultrino and Jason M. Lewis relative to Medicaid resource limits for seniors. Health Care Financing.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenters: Steven Ultrino , Jason M. Lewis
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.1414
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Health Care Financing |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/24/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/01/2025 from 01:00 PM-03:30 PM in Gardner Auditorium |
| 9/15/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
| 3/19/2026 | House | Reporting date extended to Monday, June 15, 2026 |
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