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        <text><![CDATA[ <p><b>Protecting Married Seniors from Impoverishment Act</b></p> <p>This bill makes permanent certain provisions regarding Medicaid eligibility that protect against spousal impoverishment for recipients of home and community-based services. Under current law, these provisions expire on March 31, 2019. </p>]]></text>
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