Bill > H2573

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.

Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2573