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MA S2931
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/29/2026
Primary Sponsor
Joint Committee on Health Care Financing
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AI Summary
- Committee on Health Care Financing authorized to investigate and study over 130 Senate documents related to health care financing matters
- Topics under review include insurance coverage mandates (hearing aids, IVF, substance abuse treatment, mental health services), MassHealth eligibility and asset limits, and hospital regulations
- Study encompasses proposals for Medicare for All in Massachusetts, a public health option, and health care cost containment measures including capping service rates at 200% of Medicare rates
- Includes examination of workforce issues such as mandatory overtime protections, care worker minimum wage, and safe patient handling requirements in health facilities
- Committee will review consumer protection measures including 60-day notice requirements for insurance cost increases, hospital price transparency, and dental network transparency rules
Legislative Description
Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Health Care Financing to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to to health care financing matters.
Last Action
Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules
2/2/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules2/2/2026
Rules1/29/2026
Full Bill Text
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