# Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176J, sec. 8: Transitional reinsurance program

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## Section

- **Citation:** Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176J, sec. 8
- **Heading:** Transitional reinsurance program
- **Jurisdiction:** Massachusetts
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 176J / Section 8

## Text

Section 8. The commissioner may study the implementation of, establish, if warranted, and supervise a transitional reinsurance program pursuant to section 1341 of the federal Affordable Care Act or, if the commissioner believes that such program is not appropriate for the commonwealth, to apply for any appropriate waiver from the requirement to implement such program. The commissioner may promulgate regulations to enforce this section; provided, however, that before a waiver is sought or a transitional reinsurance program is to be implemented, the commissioner shall provide a report on the decision and the details of any proposed program to the clerks of the senate and house of representatives and the senate and house committee on ways and means.

Section 8. The commissioner may study the implementation of, establish, if warranted, and supervise a transitional reinsurance program pursuant to section 1341 of the federal Affordable Care Act or, if the commissioner believes that such program is not appropriate for the commonwealth, to apply for any appropriate waiver from the requirement to implement such program. The commissioner may promulgate regulations to enforce this section; provided, however, that before a waiver is sought or a transitional reinsurance program is to be implemented, the commissioner shall provide a report on the decision and the details of any proposed program to the clerks of the senate and house of representatives and the senate and house committee on ways and means.

## Nearby sections

- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176J, sec. 1 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXII_C176J_S1.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176J, sec. 2 Application of chapter](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXII_C176J_S2.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176J, sec. 3 Individual and small group plans; group base premium rate; filing plan with connector; investigation of deviations from group base premium rate](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXII_C176J_S3.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176J, sec. 4 Carriers to make health benefit plans available; renewal of plans](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXII_C176J_S4.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176J, sec. 5 Exclusion of eligible individuals](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXII_C176J_S5.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176J, sec. 6 Approval of health insurance policies; eligibility criteria; submission of information; approval of changes to small group product base rates or rating factors](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXII_C176J_S6.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176J, sec. 7 Disclosure by carriers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXII_C176J_S7.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176J, sec. 8 Transitional reinsurance program](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXII_C176J_S8.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176J, sec. 9 Continuous coverage](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXII_C176J_S9.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176J, sec. 10 Young adult health benefit plans; coverage requirements; premiums](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXII_C176J_S10.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176J, sec. 11 Reduced or selective network plans; tiered network plans; smart tiering plans](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXII_C176J_S11.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176J, sec. 11A Continuing coverage for active course of treatment for serious disease begun prior to enrollment in reduced or selective network plan or tiered network plan](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXII_C176J_S11A.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176J, sec. 12 Small business group purchasing cooperatives; regulations governing establishment, oversight and certification](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXII_C176J_S12.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176J, sec. 13 Filing of health benefit plan proposals for consideration upon request of group purchasing cooperative](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXII_C176J_S13.md)

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