MA S568

Bill

MA S568

To study disparities in health care resulting from changes in marital status

Introduced
04/15/2015

In Committee
04/15/2015

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to order a study on disparities in health care arising out of a change in marital status. Health Care Financing.

AI Summary

This bill directs the Center for Health Information and Analysis (CHIA), a state agency, to conduct a thorough study on how changes in marital status, such as getting married, divorced, or widowed, affect the healthcare coverage individuals and their spouses receive. The study will examine differences in healthcare access and benefits for both employer-sponsored insurance plans (insured plans) and plans where individuals or companies pay for healthcare directly (self-insured plans), and will propose solutions to address any identified inequalities. The CHIA will allow interested parties to share their experiences and must submit a report of its findings, including any proposed legislative changes, to the state Senate and House of Representatives within one year of the bill becoming law.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Cynthia Creem (D)*,

Last Action

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

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/Senate/S568

(11 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/Senate/S568
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S568
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S568.pdf

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