H1246
An Act establishing a public health option
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Bill overview
This bill proposes that the Commonwealth Connector Authority create a public health insurance option. This option would be offered through the state’s health insurance marketplace, providing an additional coverage choice for residents. The goal is to increase access to affordable health insurance coverage within Massachusetts. The bill is currently being reviewed by the Financial Services committee.
Key provisions
- The Commonwealth Connector Authority will provide a public health insurance option.
- This option will be available through the state’s health insurance marketplace.
- The public health option aims to expand access to health insurance.
- The bill was referred to the Financial Services committee for review.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts residents
- Individuals seeking health insurance
- The Commonwealth Connector Authority
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Primary sponsor
Jack Patrick Lewis
Cosponsor
Jack Patrick Lewis
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Bill H.1246 194th (Current)
An Act establishing a public health option
By Representative Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1246) of Jack Patrick Lewis that the Commonwealth Connector Authority provide for a public health insurance option. Financial Services.
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Presenter: Jack Patrick Lewis
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Bill History
Displaying 8 actions for Bill H.1246
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Financial Services |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/19/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/01/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in B-2 |
| 9/25/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 10/01/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing location changed |
| 9/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 10/01/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in B-1 and Virtual Hearing location changed |
| 10/1/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 10/01/2025 from 10:30 AM-11:20 PM in B-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 10/1/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/01/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in B-1 |
| 3/12/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5223 |
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