S 1791
An Act relative to local public housing authorities access to the dental and vision insurance plan managed by the group insurance commission
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Bill overview
This bill aims to grant local public housing authorities (LPHAs) access to the dental and vision insurance plan currently managed by the Group Insurance Commission (GIC) in Massachusetts. It seeks to ensure that residents of public housing receive comprehensive health coverage, including dental and vision care, through the same system as other state residents. The bill was previously considered and amended in prior legislative sessions.
Key provisions
- Allows LPHAs to participate in the GIC’s dental and vision insurance plan.
- Ensures LPHAs can offer dental and vision coverage to their residents.
- Addresses previous attempts to establish similar access for LPHAs.
- Builds upon prior legislation (S.1385, S.1470, S.1659, S.1611) regarding LPHA access to health insurance.
- The bill was referred to the committee on Health Care Financing after favorable reporting.
Who is affected
- Local Public Housing Authorities (LPHAs)
- Residents of public housing in Massachusetts
- The Group Insurance Commission (GIC)
- Massachusetts residents
- Individuals seeking dental and vision coverage
Notable changes
- This bill continues a legislative effort to expand health insurance access for public housing residents.
- It builds upon previous proposals to integrate LPHAs into the state’s existing health insurance system.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Michael D. Brady
Cosponsors
Danillo A. Sena
Joanne M. Comerford
Michael D. Brady
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Bill S.1791 194th (Current)
An Act relative to local public housing authorities access to the dental and vision insurance plan managed by the group insurance commission
By Mr. Brady, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1791) of Michael D. Brady for legislation relative to local public housing authorities access to the dental and vision insurance plan managed by the group insurance commission. Public Service.
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Presenter: Michael D. Brady
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill S.1791
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Public Service |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 5/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/04/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 5/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 06/04/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 11/13/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing |
| 1/29/2026 | Senate | Accompanied a study order, see S2931 |
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