H 1420
An Act to prevent medical debt by restoring health safety net eligibility levels
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Bill overview
This bill aims to reduce medical debt in Massachusetts by restoring higher eligibility levels for the state’s health safety net programs. It seeks to ensure that more individuals who need assistance with healthcare costs can access those services. The legislation focuses on strengthening the state’s ability to support vulnerable populations facing medical debt. By increasing eligibility, the bill intends to provide a stronger safety net for those struggling to afford healthcare.
Key provisions
- Restores higher eligibility levels for the state’s health safety net programs.
- Aims to reduce the amount of medical debt incurred by residents.
- Focuses on supporting individuals and families with limited financial resources.
- Addresses the financial challenges associated with accessing healthcare.
Who is affected
- Low-income residents of Massachusetts
- Individuals facing medical debt
- Healthcare safety net recipients
Notable changes
- Increases eligibility thresholds for health safety net programs.
- Potentially expands access to healthcare services for vulnerable populations.
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Primary sponsor
Christopher J. Worrell
Cosponsors
Christine P. Barber
Christopher J. Worrell
Natalie M. Higgins
Patrick Joseph Kearney
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Bill H.1420 194th (Current)
An Act to prevent medical debt by restoring health safety net eligibility levels
By Representative Worrell of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1420) of Christopher J. Worrell for legislation relative to health safety net eligibility. Health Care Financing.
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Presenter: Christopher J. Worrell
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Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.1420
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Health Care Financing |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 7/3/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/15/2025 from 10:00 AM-04:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium |
| 10/8/2025 | House | Reporting date extended until Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
| 3/19/2026 | House | Reporting date extended to Monday, June 15, 2026 |
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