Massachusetts Health Insurance Connector Approves 10% Increase In Affordability Standards
The new rules establish a sliding scale based on income and family size that indicates whether the state considers premiums affordable. For example, according to the sliding scale, an individual with an annual income of more than $52,500 would be considered able to afford coverage regardless of the premium, while an individual who earns between $37,501 and $42,500 annually would be required to purchase coverage if the premium was $220 per month or less. The new rules will be finalized after the Connector holds a public hearing and a second vote.
Consumer advocates said they believe the new rules will require older residents with moderate incomes to spend too much on coverage. John McDonough, executive director of Health Care for All, said, "We are still concerned that the standard is not genuinely affordable" (Dembner, Boston Globe, 4/11).
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Massachusetts Conector de Asigurãri de Sãnãtate aprobã majorarea de 10%, accesibilitatea pentru Standarde - Massachusetts Health Insurance Connector Approves 10% Increase In Affordability Standards - articole medicale engleza - startsanatate