Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 1095: An Act to increase the Medicaid life insurance exemption
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 1095 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to increase the Medicaid life insurance exemption. Primary sponsor: Donnie Berthiaume (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 15, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H4931.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Berthiaume of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1095) of Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr., and Paul McMurtry relative to exemptions for life insurance policies with cash surrender value when determining Medicaid. Financial Services.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donnie Berthiaume | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 5th Worcester |
| Natalie Higgins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Worcester |
| Paul McMurtry | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th Norfolk |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Accompanied a study order, see H4931
- Hearing scheduled for 11/04/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:30 PM in A-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Financial Services