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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
05/24/2021
05/24/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the group insurance commission and Medicare health benefit supplement plans. Health Care Financing.
AI Summary
This bill amends Massachusetts law to require the Group Insurance Commission to transfer all retirees, their spouses, and dependents aged 65 or over who are not eligible for free Medicare Part A coverage to Medicare Part A and Part B. The Commission will pay the Medicare Part A premium and any Part A or Part B premium penalty for these individuals. Retirees must provide the necessary information to the Commission and enroll in a Medicare health benefits supplement plan offered by the Commission. The transfers must be completed by July 1, 2022.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (6)
Brad Jones (R)*,
Paul Frost (R),
Susan Gifford (R),
Thomas Golden (D),
Steven Howitt (R),
Matt Muratore (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5340 (on 10/13/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1281 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1281.pdf |
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