MA S228

Bill

MA S228

Relative to continuation of health insurance in the case of plant closings

Introduced
04/15/2015

In Committee
12/08/2016

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to continuation of health insurance in the case of plant closings. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.

AI Summary

This bill, concerning the continuation of health insurance during plant closings, amends existing Massachusetts General Laws, specifically chapter 149A, section 150C. It expands the types of health insurance plans that employers must continue to provide to employees after a plant closing to include contracts for hospital and medical services under chapters 176A and 176B, dental services under chapter 176E, optometric services under chapter 176F, and health maintenance contracts under chapter 176G, in addition to existing provisions. Furthermore, the bill clarifies that employers cannot use special contracts with employees or any other methods to avoid these continuation requirements, and it explicitly states that corporate officers like presidents and treasurers who manage employees are considered persons responsible for providing these benefits.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Marc Pacheco (D)*,

Last Action

Discharged to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 12/08/2016)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/Senate/S228

(7 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/Senate/S228
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S228
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S228.pdf

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