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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to establish a public health option. Health Care Financing.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a public health insurance option to be offered through the Commonwealth Connector, the state's health insurance marketplace. The public option will be made available to eligible individuals and small and large groups, and must meet the Connector's standards for minimum creditable coverage and other requirements. The bill also creates a Public Health Insurance Trust Fund to finance the costs of the public option, and allows for risk adjustment payments between the public option and other health plans. The bill amends existing laws to integrate the public option into the Commonwealth Connector's operations.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2535 (on 05/31/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S638 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S638.pdf |
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