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MA H4057

Concerning Health Insurance Benefits for Surviving Spouses of Firefighters in the City of Boston


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Introduced
12/07/2017
In Committee
09/10/2018
Crossed Over
09/06/2018
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to health insurance benefits for surviving spouses of certain firefighters in the city of Boston. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

AI Summary

This bill requires the City of Boston to provide health insurance benefits to the surviving spouses of firefighters who were killed or died from injuries or illness received in the performance of their duties. The surviving spouse can continue the group hospital, surgical, medical, dental, and other insurance coverage for themselves and their dependents under the age of 26, as long as they apply for the insurance and pay at least 50% of the premium. The bill takes effect upon passage.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services, Labor and Employment

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

No further action taken (on 01/01/2019)

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