Bill > S565

This bill aims to alleviate health care burdens for Massachusetts employers by making the following key changes: 1. Removes the definition of "Eligible individual" from the law, focusing solely on "eligible small groups" when defining health benefit plan requirements. 2. Requires carriers with over 5,000 eligible employees and dependents enrolled in small group plans to file a plan for consideration by the Health Connector for potential seal of approval. 3. Expands the circumstances under which a carrier can deny enrollment to an eligible small group, such as for non-payment of premiums or misrepresentation of information. 4. Allows carriers to deny enrollment to eligible small businesses with 5 or fewer employees unless they enroll through an intermediary or the Health Connector. 5. Makes various other technical changes to remove references to "eligible individuals" throughout the law, streamlining the requirements around small group health plans. Overall, the bill appears focused on providing more flexibility and options for carriers while maintaining access to health coverage for small businesses in Massachusetts.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S565