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MA S822

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Rebecca Rausch

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • New state employees who are eligible for and opt into Group Insurance Commission health benefits would receive coverage starting on their employment start date, rather than after a waiting period

  • Amends Section 5 of Chapter 32A of the Massachusetts General Laws to require this immediate coverage option

  • Directs the Group Insurance Commission, in consultation with the Comptroller and Executive Office for Administration and Finance, to promulgate regulations implementing the change

  • Similar legislation was filed in the previous 2023-2024 session as Senate Bill No. 707

Legislative Description

Expanding health insurance access for state employees

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2931

1/29/2026

Committee Referrals

Health Care Financing12/4/2025
Financial Services2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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