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LD 169: An Act To Amend The Laws Regarding Estate Recovery And Planning For Long-Term Care

Tavis HasenfusIntroduced

LD 169 status: Introduced — Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD) (updated Apr 29, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score50/100 civic fit
RiskHigh risk
ImpactModerate impact 60/100

Bill summary

Official

An Act To Amend The Laws Regarding Estate Recovery And Planning For Long-Term Care. Currently in House.

Key analysis

Constitutionality80%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct sector effect identified

Risks

  • No direct sector effect identified

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Potential to increase state recoupment of public health spending

Risks

  • Reduces inheritance assets for heirs of long-term care recipients

Society

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • May clarify rules for long-term care financial planning

Risks

  • Potential for increased financial strain on surviving family members
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

Warning

Changes to estate recovery can significantly impact the asset eligibility requirements for MaineCare.

Limitation

Source provided only a brief abstract; full bill text is unavailable.

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
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Governor

Upcoming
5

Enacted

Upcoming
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