An Act establishing a public health option

This bill establishes a new public health insurance option in Massachusetts to provide an additional choice for individuals and small businesses seeking affordable coverage. It directs the existing Commonwealth Connector to offer this plan to eligible residents who do not have access to employer-sponsored insurance and to small groups with fewer than 51 employees. The legislation defines specific categories of people and organizations that qualify for the plan while excluding those with large employer coverage or other specific insurance types. By creating this new public plan, the bill aims to increase competition and stability in the state's health insurance market.