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H 1376

An Act relative to the operating budgets of health care oversight agencies

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Hannah Kane

H 1376 adjusts operating budgets for Massachusetts health care oversight agencies, affecting their regulatory capacity and consumer protection oversight capabilities.

Hearing scheduled for 06/02/2025 from 11:00 AM-03:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
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Bill Summary · H 1376

Legislative bill overview

H 1376 modifies the operating budget allocations for Massachusetts health care oversight agencies, adjusting funding levels and potentially restructuring how these agencies are financed. The bill was referred to the Health Care Financing Committee and has progressed through initial legislative stages with a hearing scheduled for June 2025.

Why is this important

Health care oversight agencies regulate insurance, quality standards, and patient protections across Massachusetts. Changes to their operating budgets directly affect their capacity to monitor compliance, investigate complaints, and enforce regulations—ultimately impacting healthcare accessibility and consumer protection for state residents.

Potential points of contention

  • Budget allocation priorities: Disagreement over whether proposed funding levels adequately resource oversight functions or represent unnecessary spending increases
  • Agency efficiency vs. regulatory scope: Debate about whether budget changes expand or limit agencies' ability to conduct oversight during a period of healthcare system changes
  • Fee structures or special funding mechanisms: Questions about whether budget changes rely on increased insurance fees, general revenue, or restructured funding sources that may affect insurance costs for consumers

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

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