S 908
An Act establishing a healthcare insurance premium payment pool for working families
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Bill overview
This bill proposes the creation of a healthcare insurance premium payment pool specifically designed to assist working families with their healthcare costs. The pool would aim to provide financial support to eligible families, helping them manage the expenses associated with health insurance premiums. It’s intended to ease the financial burden of healthcare for this demographic. This is a recurring proposal with similar bills having been introduced in previous legislative sessions.
Key provisions
- Establishment of a healthcare insurance premium payment pool.
- Targeted assistance to working families.
- Financial support for healthcare insurance premiums.
- Funding mechanism for the pool is not detailed in the provided text.
- The bill is similar to previous proposals regarding this concept.
- Referral to the Health Care Financing committee.
Who is affected
- Working families
- Low- and moderate-income families
- Individuals and families with healthcare insurance expenses
Notable changes
- This bill replicates a previously proposed concept, suggesting a continued interest in addressing healthcare affordability for working families.
- The specific details of the pool’s operation, eligibility, and funding are not outlined in the provided text.
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Primary sponsor
Bruce E. Tarr
Cosponsor
Bruce E. Tarr
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Bill S.908 194th (Current)
An Act establishing a healthcare insurance premium payment pool for working families
By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 908) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to establish a healthcare insurance premium payment pool for working families. Health Care Financing.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Bruce E. Tarr
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill S.908
| 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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