An Act preventing medical debt by restoring health safety net eligibility levels
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to reduce medical debt in Massachusetts by restoring eligibility levels for programs that provide health safety net services. It seeks to ensure that individuals who rely on these programs are not penalized with medical debt due to changes in eligibility requirements. The legislation focuses on preventing financial hardship related to healthcare costs for vulnerable populations. Ultimately, the goal is to strengthen the state's healthcare safety net.
Key provisions
- Restores health safety net eligibility levels.
- Aims to prevent medical debt for individuals relying on safety net programs.
- Addresses potential penalties for individuals due to changes in eligibility.
- Focuses on maintaining access to healthcare services.
- Related to health care financing
Who is affected
- Low-income individuals
- Residents of Massachusetts
- Individuals relying on health safety net programs
- Healthcare providers
- Healthcare financing agencies
Notable changes
- The bill seeks to counteract potential negative impacts of changes in eligibility criteria for health safety net programs.
- It does not explicitly detail specific eligibility level adjustments.
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Sponsors
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3 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
James B. Eldridge
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