summary
Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
By Representatives Driscoll of Milton and Barber of Somerville, a petition of William J. Driscoll, Jr., Christine P. Barber and others that the Health Insurance Connector Authority implement a 5-year pilot program to extend eligibility for premium assistance payments or point-of-service cost-sharing subsidies. Health Care Financing.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a 5-year pilot program to extend eligibility for premium assistance payments or point-of-service cost-sharing subsidies to applicants at or below 500% of the federal poverty guidelines through the Commonwealth Health Insurance Connector Authority. It requires that applicants between 300-500% of the federal poverty guidelines have access to a plan with at least 90% actuarial value, and it directs funding for the pilot program from the Commonwealth Care Trust Fund. The bill also mandates an evaluation of the pilot program's impact on public health, health equity, utilization, and financial factors, with the Connector Authority required to submit reports to the legislature in 2026 and 2029.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (18)
Christine Barber (D)*,
William Driscoll (D)*,
James Arena-Derosa (D),
Pete Capano (D),
Pat Duffy (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
David Linsky (D),
Kate Lipper-Garabedian (D),
Sam Montaño (D),
Brian Murray (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Jon Santiago (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
Bruce Tarr (R),
Tommy Vitolo (D),
Susannah Whipps (I),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4634 (on 05/09/2024)
Official Document
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1186 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1186.pdf |
Loading...