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MA S2006

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Barry Finegold

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Employers may use federal Form 1095-B instead of the state-prescribed format to satisfy Massachusetts health coverage reporting requirements for subscribers and covered individuals
  • Form 1095-B must be accompanied by a notice informing individuals that their coverage meets Massachusetts minimum creditable coverage standards under Chapter 111M
  • Employers must include an attestation in their report to the commissioner certifying the health plan meets minimum creditable coverage requirements
  • Social security numbers and other sensitive information must be redacted from reports submitted to the commissioner when using Form 1095-B
  • Takes effect for the current tax year upon enactment; does not alter existing minimum creditable coverage requirements

Legislative Description

Simplifying state reporting obligations of health plan coverage

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

12/22/2025

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means12/22/2025
Revenue2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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