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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
07/23/2020
07/23/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to establish a public health option. Health Care Financing.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a public health insurance option to be offered through the Commonwealth Connector, which is the state's health insurance marketplace. The public option would be available to eligible individuals and small and large groups, and would be required to meet the same standards as other plans offered through the Connector. The bill also creates a risk adjustment program to help balance the costs of insuring higher-risk populations, and establishes a trust fund to finance the public option's operations. Overall, the goal of the bill is to provide a public insurance alternative to increase choice, competition, and access to affordable, high-quality coverage across Massachusetts.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Ought NOT to pass (under Joint Rule 10) and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session (on 07/23/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S697 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S697.pdf |
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