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MA S633

Expanding insurance options available through the group insurance commission


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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

For legislation to expand insurance options available through the group insurance commission. Financial Services.

AI Summary

This bill aims to expand the insurance options available through the Group Insurance Commission (GIC) in Massachusetts. It proposes three key provisions: 1. The GIC shall establish a long-term care insurance plan, where the premiums will be paid entirely by the employees through payroll deductions, without any contribution from the Commonwealth. 2. The GIC, in consultation with MassHealth (the state's Medicaid program), shall provide employees the option to enroll in MassHealth, with the full cost of the policy to be paid by the employee, employer, or a combination thereof, without any subsidization from MassHealth. 3. The GIC shall establish a high-deductible health plan that utilizes health savings accounts, where the premiums will be paid entirely by the employees through payroll deductions, without any contribution from the Commonwealth.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2693 (on 02/14/2022)

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