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SB 122

relative to financial eligibility for the Medicare savings program.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Rebecca Perkins Kwoka and 8 co-sponsors

SB 122 would have adjusted Medicare Savings Program eligibility thresholds in New Hampshire but was rejected by the legislature on November 3, 2025.

Inexpedient to Legislate, Senate Rule 3-23, 10/31/2025; SJ 1
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Bill Summary · SB 122

Legislative bill overview

SB 122 proposed modifications to the financial eligibility requirements for New Hampshire's Medicare Savings Program, which helps low-income Medicare beneficiaries pay premiums and cost-sharing expenses. The bill aimed to adjust income and asset thresholds that determine who qualifies for this assistance.

Why is this important

The Medicare Savings Program is a crucial safety net for seniors and disabled individuals with limited resources. Changes to eligibility thresholds directly affect how many vulnerable people can access financial assistance for healthcare costs, potentially impacting thousands of New Hampshire residents' ability to afford medical care.

Potential points of contention

  • Income threshold adjustments: Raising or lowering eligibility limits affects who receives benefits; advocates for beneficiaries may want higher thresholds while fiscal conservatives may prefer lower ones
  • Asset limit changes: Modifications to countable assets could either expand access for those with modest savings or tighten restrictions, depending on direction
  • Program costs: Broader eligibility increases state/federal expenditures while narrower eligibility reduces program reach and may shift costs to beneficiaries
  • Federal compliance: Changes must align with federal Medicare Savings Program rules, potentially limiting state flexibility

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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