H 2801
An Act relative to health insurance for surviving spouses
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to establish health insurance coverage for surviving spouses in Massachusetts. It aims to ensure that spouses who have lost their partner are eligible for health insurance benefits, potentially through the state’s health insurance programs. The legislation addresses the need for continued healthcare access for these individuals following a partner’s death. It is modeled after previous attempts to establish similar benefits.
Key provisions
- Establishes health insurance coverage for surviving spouses.
- Potentially expands eligibility for existing state health insurance programs.
- Addresses healthcare access for spouses after a partner’s death.
- Based on previous legislation concerning similar benefits.
- Requires the Department of Public Health to study the implementation of this coverage.
- Specifies the criteria for determining eligibility.
- Outlines the process for applying for coverage.
- Addresses potential funding mechanisms.
Who is affected
- Surviving spouses in Massachusetts
- Individuals eligible for state health insurance programs
- Families of deceased individuals
- Healthcare providers
- The Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Notable changes
- Builds upon previous attempts to provide health insurance to surviving spouses.
- May require adjustments to existing state health insurance programs.
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Primary sponsor
Marjorie C. Decker
Cosponsors
Estela A. Reyes
Marjorie C. Decker
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Bill H.2801 194th (Current)
An Act relative to health insurance for surviving spouses
By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2801) of Marjorie C. Decker relative to health insurance benefits for certain surviving spouses. Public Service.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Marjorie C. Decker Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Health Care Financing
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Bill History
Displaying 7 actions for Bill H.2801
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Service |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate 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 |
| 9/11/2025 | House | Reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing |
| 12/8/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
| 3/19/2026 | House | Reporting date extended to Monday, June 15, 2026 |
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