An Act to increase enrollment in affordable health plan networks
This bill modifies Massachusetts health insurance regulations to create new exemptions for health insurance companies (carriers) and changes how provider networks must operate. It allows carriers to be exempt from certain requirements if most members are in single-rate regions, subsidized plans, or rely heavily on government programs. The bill also requires carriers to include entire provider groups in networks on an "all-or-nothing" basis, rather than selectively adding parts of a group. These changes directly affect health insurance companies and the providers they contract with, aiming to improve network access for members.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 28, 2026
Last action Jul 9, 2026
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Jan 28, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
lower
Jan 28, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported from the committee on Financial Services
lower
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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