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MA H1076

Relative to tobacco premium ratings


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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

By Ms. Ehrlich of Marblehead, a petition of Lori A. Ehrlich and others that the Commissioner of the Division of Insurance be directed to annually file with the United States Department of Health and Human Services to establish a standard tobacco use factor. Financial Services.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Commissioner of the Division of Insurance to annually file with the United States Department of Health and Human Services to establish a standard tobacco use factor, which cannot exceed a ratio of one-to-one. Carriers can apply a tobacco use rate factor to both eligible small groups and eligible individuals, but must use a certification process approved by the Commissioner to determine if the individuals or small group employees have used tobacco products within the past year.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4975 (on 09/01/2022)

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