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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
For legislation to provide equitable access to quality, affordable healthcare services by establishing Medicare for all persons in the Commonwealth. Health Care Financing.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Massachusetts Health Care Trust, a single-payer public health insurance program that will provide comprehensive, affordable healthcare coverage to all Massachusetts residents without any out-of-pocket costs like deductibles, copays, or coinsurance. The Trust will be governed by a 29-member Board of Trustees, including elected and appointed members, and will be responsible for the collection and disbursement of funds, negotiation of provider reimbursement rates, and oversight of healthcare quality and access. The Trust will be funded through a combination of employer and employee payroll taxes, as well as other revenue sources like federal healthcare program funds. This system is intended to achieve universal healthcare access, improve health outcomes, and reduce administrative costs and inefficiencies compared to the current multi-payer system.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (61)
Denise Garlick (D)*,
Lindsay Sabadosa (D)*,
James Arena-Derosa (D),
Jenny Armini (D),
Shirley Arriaga (D),
Brian Ashe (D),
Ruth Balser (D),
Christine Barber (D),
John Barrett (D),
Natalie Blais (D),
Michael Brady (D),
Tony Cabral (D),
Pete Capano (D),
Dan Carey (D),
Michelle Ciccolo (D),
Jo Comerford (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Manny Cruz (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Carol Doherty (D),
Mindy Domb (D),
Kate Donaghue (D),
Dan Donahue (D),
Michelle DuBois (D),
Pat Duffy (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D),
Paul Feeney (D),
Sean Garballey (D),
Judith García (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Carlos González (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Russell Holmes (D),
Kevin Honan (D),
Patrick Kearney (D),
Mike Kushmerek (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
David Linsky (D),
Adrian Madaro (D),
Rita Mendes (D),
Sam Montaño (D),
John Moran (D),
Brian Murray (D),
Tram Nguyen (D),
Steve Owens (D),
Smitty Pignatelli (D),
Orlando Ramos (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
Estela Reyes (D),
Margaret Scarsdale (D),
Dan Sena (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
Steve Ultrino (D),
Erika Uyterhoeven (D),
Tommy Vitolo (D),
Susannah Whipps (I),
Bud Williams (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4634 (on 05/09/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1239 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1239.pdf |
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