SENATE DOCKET, NO. 1909 FILED ON: 2/18/2021
SENATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 763
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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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PRESENTED BY:
Sal N. DiDomenico
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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:
The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:
An Act to ensure equitable access to health coverage for children with disabilities.
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PETITION OF:
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Sal N. DiDomenico | Middlesex and Suffolk |
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Anne M. Gobi | Worcester, Hampden, Hampshire and Middlesex | 2/26/2021 |
Jack Patrick Lewis | 7th Middlesex | 2/26/2021 |
Joanne M. Comerford | Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester | 3/2/2021 |
James B. Eldridge | Middlesex and Worcester | 3/8/2021 |
Thomas M. Stanley | 9th Middlesex | 3/12/2021 |
John F. Keenan | Norfolk and Plymouth | 4/12/2021 |
Jason M. Lewis | Fifth Middlesex | 7/7/2021 |
Erika Uyterhoeven | 27th Middlesex | 9/14/2021 |
SENATE DOCKET, NO. 1909 FILED ON: 2/18/2021
SENATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 763
By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 763) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Anne M. Gobi, Jack Patrick Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure equitable access to health coverage for children with disabilities. Health Care Financing. |
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Second General Court
(2021-2022)
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An Act to ensure equitable access to health coverage for children with disabilities.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 16A of Chapter 118E of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out the first sentence and inserting in place thereof:-
"Section 16A. The division shall establish a program of medical care and assistance for certain disabled children, 18 year olds, and young adults ages 19 and 20 of the commonwealth, including children who are blind, without regard to immigration status."