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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
For legislation to limit out of pocket health expenses. Financial Services.
AI Summary
This bill aims to limit out-of-pocket health expenses for active and retired state employees, their dependents, and survivors of deceased employees. It amends existing laws to cap the maximum annual deductibles and copayments for covered services at $2,500 for individual coverage and $5,000 for family coverage. The bill also restricts public authorities from increasing cost-sharing plan design features beyond those offered by the state's Group Insurance Commission, ensuring consistency across non-Medicare and Medicare plans. Additionally, it directs any excess premium payments to be utilized to pay for out-of-pocket expenses exceeding the established limits or to improve insurance benefits for state employees and retirees.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (14)
Mike Barrett (D),
Joseph Boncore (D),
Julian Cyr (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Diana Dizoglio (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Paul Feeney (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Pat Jehlen (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Marc Pacheco (D),
Maria Robinson (D),
Walter Timilty (D),
RoseLee Vincent (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2543 (on 02/18/2020)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S584 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S584.pdf |
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