Massachusetts officials have finalized regulations that will limit the growth of health insurance deductibles and copays to 3.6% in 2027. The move is aimed at controlling the rising out-of-pocket costs that individuals and businesses face for health coverage in the state. Under the new rules, health insurers will be prohibited from increasing cost-sharing measures—such as…
Massachusetts legislators have voted to approve a significant restructuring of the state’s Cannabis Control Commission, the regulatory body overseeing the legal cannabis industry. The legislation, which now awaits action from Governor Maura Healey, would reduce the size of the commission to three members. The move to streamline the Cannabis Control Commission comes as part of…
The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission has voted to extend the exclusivity period for social equity delivery licenses through April 2029. The decision comes after calls from some stakeholders for a longer extension of at least five years, but the commission ultimately settled on a shorter timeline. The extension is designed to continue supporting social equity…
