News & Updates
- Pediatric Immunization Program Regulation and Administrative Bulletin
- Adult Day Health Cost Report Instructions Available for Reports Due March, 15, 2009
- Clinical Laboratory Services Procedure Code Update
- Health Safety Net Extension of Submission Deadline for Credit and Collection Policies
- New Reg Proposed: Rates for Freestanding Clinics Providing Abortion and Sterilization Services
Division of Health Care Finance & Policy
Welcome from Commissioner David Morales
The mission of the Division of Health Care Finance and Policy is to improve health care quality and contain health care costs by critically examining the Massachusetts health care delivery system and providing objective information, developing and recommending policies, and implementing strategies that benefit the people of the Commonwealth. 2009 Massachusetts Employer Survey on Health Insurance
The 2009 Massachusetts Employer Survey results show that the number of employers offering health insurance continues to increase under health care reform. Specifically, in 2009, more than 76 percent of employers offered health insurance to their employees compared to 60 percent of employers nationwide. This report provides further information regarding employer health insurance offer rates, employee take-up rates, health insurance premiums, employer contribution amounts and employee cost sharing requirements.
Health Care Cost Trends Public Hearing Notice
The Division of Health Care Finance and Policy will convene hearings on health care cost trends beginning Tuesday, March 16. Subsequent hearings are expected to continue through March 31. Please follow this link to read the public hearing notice, find out about location information, and learn how you can submit written testimony.
Health Care in Massachusetts: Key Indicators
Health Care in Massachusetts: Key Indicators is a quarterly publication that provides an overview o fthe Massachusetts health care landscape through data reported by providers, health plans, and government, and through surveys of Massachusetts residents and employers.
Access to Health Care in Massachusetts
Access to Health Care in Massachusetts: Results from the 2008 and 2009 Massachusetts Health Insurance Surveys is a chart book containing survey results on access to care for Massachusetts residents including source of care, doctor office visits, emergency room visits, and barriers to care. Detailed tabulations for 2009 and updated detailed tabulations for 2008 are also available.