Bill > S822

This bill modifies existing Massachusetts law to require the Group Insurance Commission (GIC), which manages health insurance for state employees, to allow new state employees to access health insurance coverage starting on their first day of employment. Currently, there may be delays or waiting periods before new employees can receive health insurance benefits. The bill mandates that eligible new state employees who choose to participate in the state's health insurance plan can have their coverage begin immediately upon starting their job. The GIC is instructed to work with the comptroller and the Executive Office for Administration and Finance to develop specific regulations implementing this new requirement. This change aims to improve health insurance access and reduce potential gaps in coverage for newly hired state employees, making state employment potentially more attractive and ensuring workers have immediate health insurance protection.

Business and Industry, Health and Social Services

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S822