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MA S1780

Relative to repealing the Employer Medical Assistance Contribution Supplement Tax


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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

For legislation to repeal the Employer Medical Assistance Contribution Supplement Tax. Revenue.

AI Summary

This bill repeals the Employer Medical Assistance Contribution Supplement Tax, which is a tax on employers to fund the state's Medicaid program. The bill reduces the tax rate from 0.51% to 0.34% and eliminates the additional 0.18% and 0.36% rates for larger employers. It also directs the Director of Unemployment Assistance to return all contributions paid by employers in 2019 within 90 days of the bill's passage. The bill takes effect on January 1, 2019.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2549 (on 02/20/2020)

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