An Act relative to state reporting obligations of health plan coverage

This bill allows employers in Massachusetts to use federal Form 1095-B to satisfy their state requirements for reporting health plan coverage. Under the new rules, these employers must provide the form to employees along with a notice confirming the coverage meets state minimum standards and submit a separate report to the state commissioner that includes a certification of compliance while redacting sensitive personal information like social security numbers. The legislation applies to any employer or plan sponsor offering employment-based health insurance and takes effect immediately for the current tax year.