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MA S2931

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/29/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joint Committee on Health Care Financing

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

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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