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The committee voted 3-0 to recommend that the City Council endorse three primary-care bills that would eliminate copays and deductibles for patients at participating practices. It also voted 3-0 to hold a proposal for public hearings on emergency shelters for winter 2026-2027.
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The committee recommended that Worcester support H.1370, S.867, and H.2537, which would change how primary care is funded and could make care free for patients at practices that opt in. The committee also directed staff to seek feedback from Worcester’s State Delegates before the City Council considers the legislation. A separate shelter proposal remains pending while the city considers shelter locations, volunteer recruitment, training, and services for unhoused residents.
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