Resolve for a foster care and child care liability insurance special commission
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
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Overview
This bill establishes a special commission within the Massachusetts Department of Insurance to investigate and study foster care and child care liability insurance. The commission will analyze insurance costs, claim data, and barriers to obtaining coverage, and explore potential solutions to alleviate financial burdens on foster care and child care providers. It will also gather data from various stakeholders including providers, insurance companies, and advocacy groups.
Key provisions
- The commission will analyze the cost of foster care and child care liability insurance.
- It will examine recent insurance claims in Massachusetts and nationally.
- The commission will investigate barriers to obtaining insurance coverage.
- It will review best practices from neighboring states and nationwide.
- The commission will solicit input from providers, insurance carriers, and other relevant parties.
- The commission will determine appropriate solutions for Massachusetts.
- The commission will be composed of representatives from various stakeholder groups, including government agencies, insurance companies, and provider organizations.
- Appointments to the commission must ensure diverse representation.
Who is affected
- Foster care providers
- Child care providers
- Insurance providers
- Insurance brokers
- The Department of Insurance
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Primary sponsor
Families and Persons with Disabilities Joint Committee on Children
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