An Act establishing a public health option
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill proposes to create a public health option within the state’s health insurance marketplace. The public health option would offer a government-run health insurance plan alongside private plans, aiming to increase access to affordable healthcare coverage for residents of Massachusetts. It intends to compete with private insurers and potentially lower premiums for those who qualify. This legislation seeks to expand healthcare coverage choices and improve access to care.
Key provisions
- Establishes a public health option within the state’s health insurance marketplace.
- The public health option would be offered alongside private insurance plans.
- The plan would be administered by the Department of Public Health.
- The option would be available to all Massachusetts residents.
- The plan would be designed to compete with private insurers.
- The bill aims to increase access to affordable healthcare.
- It could potentially lower premiums for eligible individuals.
Who is affected
- Residents of Massachusetts
- Individuals seeking health insurance
- Healthcare consumers
- The health insurance market
Notable changes
- Introduces a new government-run health insurance plan.
- Creates competition within the health insurance market.
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Sponsors
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4 on record
Primary sponsor
James B. Eldridge
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