An Act relative to association health plans
This bill allows Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangements and Association Health Plans to operate in Massachusetts, provided they strictly follow federal laws and regulations. The legislation mandates that these plans must remain actuarially sound and adhere to state rules concerning fraud and trade practices. By setting these specific conditions, the law aims to ensure that such health plans function responsibly while maintaining compliance with national standards.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action May 9, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
House · Passed
House concurred
Feb 16, 2023
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Bruce Tarr
RRepublican
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