Bill > H1126

This bill aims to ensure affordable health coverage through the Massachusetts Health Connector, the state's health insurance marketplace. The key provisions include: 1. Expanding the funding sources for the Commonwealth Health Insurance Connector Authority, which administers the Health Connector, to include employer medical assistance contributions, surcharges, and revenue from health coverage penalties. These funds will be used to subsidize health plan premiums and cost-sharing for residents with incomes up to 300% of the federal poverty level. 2. Requiring the Health Connector to ensure the availability of at least two health plans with no premium contributions for individuals with household incomes up to 100% of the federal poverty level, and at least one plan with no premium contributions for those with incomes between 100-150% of the federal poverty level. This is intended to improve affordability and choice for low-income residents. 3. Authorizing the Health Connector to take additional measures, such as seeking more health plan participation or waivers, if the available plans do not provide sufficient affordable options for low-income residents.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1126