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MA S563

MA S563
To increase health insurer reporting transparency


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Introduced
04/15/2015
In Committee
04/07/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to increase health insurer reporting transparency. Financial Services.

AI Summary

This bill aims to increase transparency by requiring the Commissioner, likely referring to the Commissioner of Insurance, to make certain financial and reporting information submitted by health insurers publicly available on a website. Specifically, it mandates that information submitted under specific subsections of Chapter 176J and Chapter 176O of the General Laws, which deal with health insurance matters, must be presented in an easily readable and understandable format on an annual basis. This means that data previously only accessible to the Division of Insurance will now be accessible to the public, providing greater insight into the operations and finances of health insurers. The Division of Insurance is tasked with implementing these changes for data submitted 90 days after the bill becomes effective.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2356 (on 06/23/2016)

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