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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
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)
Jay Barrows (R),
Paul Frost (R),
Susan Gifford (R),
Steven Howitt (R),
Randy Hunt (R),
Brad Jones (R),
Matt Muratore (R),
Elizabeth Poirier (R),
Todd Smola (R),
Mike Soter (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4722 (on 05/20/2020)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2304 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2304.pdf |
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