H2612

Relative to health insurance and incarcerated individuals

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Health insurance for incarcerated individuals in Massachusetts, requiring insurers to cover care costs and seek reimbursement from the Department of.

Massachusetts H2612 amends the General Laws to ensure that health insurance carriers cover all medical care for incarcerated individuals under their plans. If the individual or their family cannot afford co-payments or deductibles, the insurer may seek reimbursement from the Department of Corrections. This bill aims to clarify financial responsibilities for health care services provided to incarcerated individuals.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Jun 26, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security Hearing

History

Mar 19

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5254 (under House Rule 27)

Jun 20, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 06/26/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

Jun 20, 2025

House

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order