An Act relative to association health plans

This bill allows group health plans formed by multiple employers (known as Association Health Plans or MEWAs) to operate in Massachusetts under specific conditions. It directly affects employers and health plans that organize these multi-employer arrangements. Key requirements include: compliance with all federal health plan rules, maintaining financial stability through actuarial soundness, and following Massachusetts insurance laws (G.L. c. 266 §30) and consumer protection rules (G.L. c. 93A). The bill does not change existing coverage but sets standards for these plans to operate within the state.