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H 2789

An Act related to Group Insurance Commission Trust Fund

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Rob Consalvo

Massachusetts bill H 2789 modifies the Group Insurance Commission Trust Fund affecting health insurance for state employees and retirees; scheduled for committee hearing June 4, 2025.

Accompanied a study order, see H5312 (under House Rule 27)
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Bill Summary · H 2789

Legislative bill overview

H 2789 proposes modifications to Massachusetts' Group Insurance Commission (GIC) Trust Fund, which manages health insurance for state employees and retirees. The bill's specific provisions are not detailed in the available action records, but it has been referred to the Public Service Committee and is scheduled for a hearing in early June 2025.

Why is this important

The GIC Trust Fund affects health insurance coverage for tens of thousands of Massachusetts public employees, educators, and retirees, making any structural or financial changes to it consequential for both beneficiaries and state budgets. Changes to this fund could impact premium costs, benefits coverage, or fund solvency that ripple across state government operations.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding mechanisms: Whether proposed changes increase employee/employer contributions, affect fund reserves, or shift costs between groups
  • Coverage implications: Any modifications to benefits, plan options, or eligibility that could reduce access or increase out-of-pocket expenses for public workers
  • Fiscal impact: Whether changes address alleged fund deficits or create new budgetary obligations for the state

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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