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Introduced
01/20/2015
01/20/2015
In Committee
05/11/2016
05/11/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016
07/31/2016
Introduced Session
189th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to include participation in a health care sharing ministry as a qualifying student health insurance plan. Financial Services.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to amend existing Massachusetts General Laws, specifically Section 18 of Chapter 15A, to allow students to opt out of their institution's student health insurance program if they can prove they are currently participating in a health care sharing ministry, which is defined as a program provided by established religious organizations composed of individuals with sincerely held beliefs. This change aims to recognize health care sharing ministries as a valid alternative to traditional student health insurance plans.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (12)
Donnie Berthiaume (R)*,
David DeCoste (R),
Viriato deMacedo (R),
Geoffrey Diehl (R),
Shawn Dooley (R),
Carolyn Dykema (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Marc Lombardo (R),
Joe McKenna (R),
Mike Moore (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
Keiko Orrall (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4621 (on 09/22/2016)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H793 |
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H793 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H793.pdf |
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