H5039

To assess the current status of the merged market

Introduced·2/5/26
Introduced Text

Establishes the Massachusetts Merged Market Advisory Council to assess the current status of the merged market for insured health coverage.

The bill establishes the Massachusetts Merged Market Advisory Council to analyze the current status of the merged market for insured health coverage. The Council will prepare a report summarizing recent data and making recommendations to ensure affordability and stability of coverage for small businesses and individuals. The Council will consider trends, policy impacts, and strategies to strengthen the market. The Council will submit a final report to the governor by December 31, 2026.

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Ways and Means Committee
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History

Jul 23

House

Committee recommended bill ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

Jul 9

House

Reporting date extended to Thursday, December 31, 2026

Feb 5

House

Reported from the committee on Financial Services