Health Insurance
Health Plan Informational Hearings
Responding directly to concerns raised by the small business community, Governor Deval Patrick directed the Division of Insurance to investigate potential solutions to escalating premiums. The Division will hold hearings to examine small business premium increases, focusing specifically on work insurers are currently doing to reduce costs and future steps that may be necessary to eliminate the substantial increases impacting the small-group market. Click here to see hearing schedules and other related announcements.
InsureMASS Information Portal for Consumers
Health Care Access Bureau
Created as part of the health care reform legislation of 2006, the Health Care Access Bureau is responsible for regulatory oversight of the small group and individual health insurance markets, and of affordable health plans. The Bureau disseminates information to consumers relative to health insurance coverage and, specifically, access to affordable insurance products. In this section, you will find:
Lists of Individual and Group Health Plans along with contact information;
Reports on Health Insurance Industry and ProductsHealth Care Reform: Tips and Resources
Learn more about the requirements of the new Massachusetts Health Care Reform law and where you can obtain coverage. Special tips are included for Seniors, young adults and residents with low incomes.
Health Care Consumer Guides