S859
An Act establishing a public health option
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Bill overview
This bill proposes to create a public health option within the state’s health insurance marketplace. The public health option would offer a government-run health insurance plan alongside private plans, aiming to increase access to affordable healthcare coverage for residents of Massachusetts. It intends to compete with private insurers and potentially lower premiums for those enrolled in the marketplace.
Key provisions
- Establishes a public health insurance plan.
- Offers this plan through the state’s health insurance marketplace.
- Aims to increase access to affordable health insurance.
- The plan would compete with private health insurance providers.
- The plan would be subject to state regulations and oversight.
Who is affected
- Residents of Massachusetts
- Individuals purchasing health insurance through the state marketplace
- Healthcare providers
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Primary sponsor
James B. Eldridge
Cosponsors
James B. Eldridge
James C. Arena-DeRosa
Patrick Joseph Kearney
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Bill S.859 194th (Current)
An Act establishing a public health option
By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 859) of James B. Eldridge for legislation to establish a public health option. Health Care Financing.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: James B. Eldridge Special Attachments: SD2030 -- public health Lewis letter
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill S.859
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Health Care Financing |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 6/6/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/18/2025 from 11:00 AM-03:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium |
| 1/29/2026 | Senate | Accompanied a study order, see S2931 |
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