Introduced
by
To exclude income from a “pooled trust” from consideration in whether a person’s income exceeds Medicaid eligibility caps. Note: Medicaid was intended to provide medical care to the poor, but many middle class families arrange their financial affairs in a way that allows them to shift the cost of nursing home care onto this social welfare program.
Referred to the Committee on Financial Liability Reform
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
The substitute passed by voice vote
