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MA S638

MA S638
Establishing a public health option


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

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