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MA H2573

Relative to GIC composition and transparency


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to the Group Insurance Commission. Public Service.

AI Summary

This bill amends the composition and transparency requirements of the Group Insurance Commission (GIC), which oversees health insurance benefits for state and municipal employees. Key provisions include: 1) Expanding the GIC membership to 13 members, including representatives from various public sector unions, health economists, and private citizens with healthcare policy experience. 2) Requiring the GIC to provide all relevant information and materials to commissioners at least 21 days before a vote, including details on medical, behavioral health, and pharmacy management recommendations. 3) Mandating the GIC to hold at least 2 public hearings annually before changing co-payments, deductibles, or other benefits, with exceptions allowed by a unanimous commission vote. 4) Requiring the GIC's rules and regulations to be in a format that enables employees to clearly understand the available insurance benefits and costs.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (21)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5206 (on 09/12/2022)

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