Amendment ID: S2202-122

Amendment 122

Mass Health Eligibility Checks

Mr. Tarr moves to amend the bill by inserting after SECTION 94 the following twelve new sections:-

SECTION 92. Said chapter 118E is hereby further amended by adding the following 12 sections:-

Section 82. The division on at least a monthly basis, shall receive and review information from the state lottery commission concerning individuals that indicates a change in circumstances that may affect eligibility, including but not limited to changes in income or resources.

Section 83. On at least a monthly basis, the division shall receive and review information from the registry of vital records and statistics concerning individuals enrolled that indicates a change in circumstances that may affect eligibility.

Section 84. On at least a quarterly basis, the division shall receive and review information from the department of unemployment assistance concerning individuals enrolled that indicates a change in circumstances that may affect eligibility, including but not limited to changes in employment or wages.

Section 85. On at least a quarterly basis, the division shall receive and review information from the department of transitional assistance concerning individuals enrolled that indicates a change in circumstances that may affect eligibility, including but not limited to potential changes in residency as identified by out-of-state electronic benefit transfer (EBT) transactions. The division in consultation with the department of transitional assistance shall develop a plan to facilitate, individuals receiving SNAP benefits if eligibility is confirmed by the information  shared pursuant to this section

Section 86. The division shall sign a memorandum of understanding with any department, agency, or division for information detailed in this chapter.

Section 87.The division may contract with one or more independent vendors to provide additional data or information which may indicate a change in circumstances that may affect eligibility.

Section 88. The division shall explore joining any multi-state cooperative to identify individuals who are also enrolled in public assistance programs outside of this state, including the National Accuracy Clearinghouse.

Section 89. If the division receives information concerning an individual enrolled indicates a change in circumstances that may affect eligibility, the division shall review the individual’s case.