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MA H2304

Relative to the commonwealth contribution for lowest cost plan


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to defining family health coverage and individual health coverage for public employees. Public Service.

AI Summary

This bill aims to define "family health coverage" and "individual health coverage" for public employees in Massachusetts. It also amends existing law to specify the Commonwealth's contribution towards the premiums for these health coverage plans. The key provisions are: 1. The Commonwealth will contribute 80% of the lowest cost family health coverage plan for active employees and their dependents, with the employee contributing the remaining 20%. 2. The Commonwealth will contribute 80% of the lowest cost individual health coverage plan for active employees, with the employee contributing the remaining 20%. 3. The Commonwealth will contribute 90% of the lowest cost family health coverage plan for retired employees and their dependents, with the retiree contributing the remaining 10%. 4. The Commonwealth will contribute 90% of the lowest cost individual health coverage plan for retired employees, with the retiree contributing the remaining 10%. 5. The Commonwealth's contribution percentages can be adjusted through the annual appropriations process.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (10)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4722 (on 05/20/2020)

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