H4948

To further enhance rate review examinations conducted by the health care access bureau within the division of insurance

Introduced·1/23/26
Introduced Text

Enhances rate review examinations by the health care access bureau within the Massachusetts Division of Insurance.

This bill aims to strengthen the rate review examinations conducted by the health care access bureau within the Division of Insurance in Massachusetts. It mandates the bureau to review data and documents to examine causes of premium rate increases and excessive provider price variation. The commissioner is required to appoint specific employees, including a first deputy, a general counsel, a chief health economist, a chief actuary, a chief research analyst, and a chief examiner.

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Current
Health Care Financing Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Jul 9

House

Reporting date extended to Thursday, December 31, 2026

Jan 23

House

Reported from the committee on Financial Services

Jan 23

House

New draft of H1237