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MA S595

MA S595
Relative to providing short term health care plans


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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 relative to providing short term health care plans. Financial Services.

AI Summary

This bill amends Chapter 111M of Massachusetts law to allow individuals eligible for coverage under Chapter 111M to purchase individual, non-renewable short-term medical plans. The bill defines a short-term medical plan as health coverage with a contract duration of less than 12 months, including any extensions, and allows these plans to be sold or renewed consecutively up to a total policy duration of 24 months. Insurers offering short-term plans must provide written disclosure that the plan is not subject to guaranteed renewal provisions, and the termination of a short-term plan is considered a qualifying event, allowing the individual to enroll in an individual health insurance plan.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2496 (on 04/30/2018)

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