SB 796 - Dougherty, Pat
Provides for two-thirds income disregard for Medical Assistance for Families recipients
Bill Details
Sponsor
Dougherty, Pat
LR Number
4059S.01I
Title
SB 796
House Handler
N/A
Journal Page
Co-Sponsors
Bray, Joan
Days, Rita Heard
Kennedy, Harry
Coleman, Maida
Wheeler, Charles
Callahan, Victor
Wilson, Yvonne
Barnitz, Frank
Green, Tim
Graham, Chuck
Effective Date
August 28, 2006
Current Status
Second Read and Referred S Pensions, Veterans' Affairs and General Laws Committee
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Amendments
No amendments available
CURRENT BILL SUMMARY
SB 796 - This act modifies the eligibility determinations for medical assistance for families recipients to provide that the Family Support Division shall disregard two-thirds of earned income when determining eligibility. There shall not be a time limit placed on the use of the disregard and it shall be applied on all income eligibility tests except gross income.
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