Policy, Tools and Resources, Affordability

Meeting the mandate: what you need your insurance to do

News - Submitted by Laura at CP on October 22, 2008 - 11:26am.

Final regulations for “minimum creditable coverage” (MCC) tighten up the individual mandate beginning in 2009.

CommCare open enrollment May 1 - June 13

News - Submitted by Laura at CP on April 30, 2008 - 3:03pm.

Changes in premiums and co-pays should influence choices.

2008 Affordability Schedule approved

News - Submitted by Laura at CP on April 22, 2008 - 5:28pm.

The Connector Board has issued new guidelines for determining who can afford to buy health insurance.

Higher CommCare co-pays would create a barrier

News - Submitted by Laura at CP on February 27, 2008 - 11:50am.

The proposed co-pay schedule may limit access to care.

Financial hardship and Commonwealth Care

News - Submitted by Laura at CP on January 10, 2008 - 11:29am.

Clients may request premium waivers.

Health Care Reform

An overview of major parts of the Massachusetts Health Care Reform Law.

Affordability by region

News - Submitted by Community Partners on July 23, 2007 - 11:41am.

The Connector has released an additional tool to determine affordability.

New resources on Health Care Reform

News - Submitted by Community Partners on April 17, 2007 - 11:34am.

Several organizations have created resources to address the changes.