Bill > H2874

This bill amends the Massachusetts Group Insurance Commission's (GIC) rules regarding Medicare coverage for retirees aged 65 and older who are not eligible for premium-free Medicare Part A. The legislation requires the GIC to transfer these retirees, along with their spouses and dependents, to Medicare Part A and Part B, with the commission agreeing to pay any associated Part A and Part B premium penalties. To be transferred, each retiree must provide necessary information to the commission and enroll in a Medicare health benefits supplement plan offered by the GIC. These new Medicare plans, when combined with Medicare Part A and Part B, must provide comparable overall benefits to the retiree's existing coverage. The bill mandates that these transfers must be completed by July 1, 2026. This change aims to ensure that older retirees have comprehensive health coverage and that the GIC supports them in navigating Medicare enrollment, while also potentially reducing healthcare costs for the state.

Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2874