H 2782 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relative to public hearings of the Group Insurance Commission

This bill requires the Group Insurance Commission to hold public hearings before changing copayments, deductibles, or other benefits for state employee health insurance plans. It directly affects state employees enrolled in these plans and the Commission's decision-making process. The key provision mandates public input prior to any adjustments to cost-sharing structures or coverage benefits, ensuring transparency before policy changes take effect.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Sep 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Oct 14, 2025
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
6
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Sep 11, 2025
Lower · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Public Service
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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