H 4453
An Act to establish an exemption for personal vehicle value from the MassHealth asset limit
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Bill overview
This bill proposes to change the rules for determining eligibility for MassHealth (Medicaid) by creating an exemption for the value of a personal vehicle. Currently, a person’s assets are limited when applying for and receiving MassHealth benefits, and the value of a car is often included in those calculations. This change would allow individuals to have the value of their personal vehicle excluded from these asset limits, potentially increasing access to healthcare coverage.
Key provisions
- Creates an exemption for the value of a personal vehicle from MassHealth asset limits.
- Applies to individuals seeking or receiving MassHealth benefits.
- Does not affect other asset limits within the MassHealth program.
- The exemption applies to the fair market value of the vehicle.
Who is affected
- Individuals seeking MassHealth benefits
- Current MassHealth recipients
- Families eligible for MassHealth
Notable changes
- Modifies existing asset limits used for MassHealth eligibility.
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Primary sponsor
Adam J. Scanlon
Cosponsors
Adam J. Scanlon
Steven Ultrino
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Bill H.4453 194th (Current)
An Act to establish an exemption for personal vehicle value from the MassHealth asset limit
By Representative Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Adam J. Scanlon for legislation to establish an exemption for personal vehicle values from the MassHealth asset limits. Health Care Financing.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Adam J. Scanlon Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Health Care Financing
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Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.4453
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 7/17/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on House Rules |
| 8/21/2025 | House | Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing |
| 8/25/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 1/5/2026 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 01/15/2026 from 11:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1 |
| 3/18/2026 | House | Reporting date extended to Monday, June 15, 2026 |
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