S.3071

Establishing a study of a public health insurance option in the Commonwealth

Introduced·5/26/26
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Massachusetts S3071 establishes a study on a public health insurance option in the Commonwealth.

Massachusetts S3071 mandates the health policy commission to conduct a comprehensive review and issue a report on establishing a public health insurance option. The report will analyze models from other states, estimate costs, and compare private health insurance rates to Medicare rates. It will also recommend a model, identify an appropriate state agency, propose funding mechanisms, and suggest eligibility and premium rates. If a public health option is found to outperform private plans, the report will include draft legislation for the legislature.

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Ways and Means Committee
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History

May 26

Senate

Reported from the committee on Health Care Financing

May 26

Senate

New draft of S889

May 26

Senate

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means