The bill was passed as amended and goes to the Committee on Finance.
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| SF No. 0325 | |
| Committee Hearing Date: Wednesday, February 21, 2001 | |
| Committee: Health and Family Security | |
| Video Coverage: Raises the income limit for the state's prescription drug program. | |
| About the Bill: | |
| This bill allows for more low-income seniors to qualify for state assistance to help pay for prescription drugs.
Under the bill, seniors would no longer be subject to an asset limit of $10,000
and income limits for seniors is increased from 120 percent of the federal
poverty level to 150 percent. A provision also creates a sliding-scale monthly
deductible based on income levels instead of a fixed $35 monthly deductible. Senator Dallas Sams, DFL-Staples, sponsored Senate File 0325.
The bill was passed as amended and goes to the Committee on Finance. |