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H 4940·MA·house

An Act to redirect excessive health insurer reserves to support health care safety net programs

Reported by CommitteeFiled Jan 23, 2026
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Financial Services
Latest Action

House: Reporting date extended to Thursday, December 31, 2026

Jul 9, 2026

Summary

The bill would require that any reserves held by health insurers beyond what is deemed necessary be redirected to support safety‑net health‑care programs in the state. It would affect health insurers by limiting how much reserve they can keep and would provide additional resources for programs that serve low‑income or uninsured patients. The measure seeks to improve access to care without raising taxes.

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