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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
Relative to defining family health coverage and individual health coverage for public employees. Public Service.
AI Summary
This bill amends the General Laws of Massachusetts to define "family health coverage" as health insurance coverage for an employee and their eligible dependents, and "individual health coverage" as health insurance coverage for an employee. It also changes the contribution rates the Commonwealth makes towards the health insurance premiums of active and retired public employees. Specifically, the Commonwealth will contribute 80% of the lowest cost family health coverage plan for active employees and their dependents, and 90% of the lowest cost family health coverage plan for retired employees and their dependents. For individual health coverage, the Commonwealth will contribute 80% of the lowest cost plan for active employees and 90% for retired employees.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (8)
Jay Barrows (R),
Nick Boldyga (R),
Paul Frost (R),
Susan Gifford (R),
Sheila Harrington (R),
Steven Howitt (R),
Brad Jones (R),
Todd Smola (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4654 (on 06/25/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1405 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1405.pdf |
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