SENATE DOCKET, NO. 1993 FILED ON: 2/19/2021
SENATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 737
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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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PRESENTED BY:
Joseph A. Boncore
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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 relative to the effective date of MassHealth coverage for new applicants.
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PETITION OF:
Name: | District/Address: |
Joseph A. Boncore | First Suffolk and Middlesex |
SENATE DOCKET, NO. 1993 FILED ON: 2/19/2021
SENATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 737
By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 737) of Joseph A. Boncore for legislation relative to the effective date of MassHealth coverage for new applicants. 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 relative to the effective date of MassHealth coverage for new applicants.
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 9A of chapter 118E of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting the following new paragraph:-
(17) For applicants under age 65 who submit all required eligibility verifications within the time determined by the division, the start date of coverage shall begin on the first day of the third calendar month before the month of application.