S 798
An Act relative to small business health insurance incentives
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Bill overview
This bill proposes incentives for small businesses in Massachusetts to offer health insurance to their employees. It aims to encourage more small businesses to provide health coverage by offering financial assistance. The bill is currently being reviewed by committees and has been referred to the Health Care Financing committee. It is similar to previous legislation regarding small business health insurance.
Key provisions
- Provides financial incentives to small businesses that offer health insurance to their employees.
- Specifically targets businesses with fewer than 25 employees.
- The exact nature and amount of the incentives are yet to be determined.
- The bill is currently under review by the Senate and House Financial Services committees.
- It is linked to a study order (S2931) regarding related health insurance issues.
- The bill is similar to previous legislation concerning small business health insurance.
- The bill was referred to the Health Care Financing committee.
- The bill was accompanied by a study order.
Who is affected
- Small businesses in Massachusetts
- Small business owners
- Employees of small businesses
- The health insurance industry
- Massachusetts residents
Notable changes
- The bill outlines a framework for incentivizing small businesses to offer health insurance.
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Primary sponsor
Michael O. Moore
Cosponsors
James B. Eldridge
Michael O. Moore
Rodney M. Elliott
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Bill S.798 194th (Current)
An Act relative to small business health insurance incentives
By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 798) of Michael O. Moore and James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to small business health insurance incentives. Financial Services.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Michael O. Moore
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Bill History
Displaying 9 actions for Bill S.798
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Financial Services |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House 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 |
| 12/18/2025 | 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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