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HealthCare.gov Rate Review Portal
Consumers in Massachusetts may go to HealthCare.gov to view easy-to-access, consumer-friendly disclosure information explaining proposed increases that are 10 percent or higher than last year’s rates. Consumers will see a summary of the key factors driving rate increases and an explanation provided by insurance companies for why the proposed increase is needed.
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Insurance Market Reform Work Group Open Stakeholder Meetings
The Insurance Market Reform Work Group, co-chaired by the Health Connector and the Division of Insurance, is hosting a series of open meetings to solicit feedback on a range of topics. NOTICE OF MEETING: Statewide Advisory Commission on Uniform
October 6, 2011, 11:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
NOTICE OF MEETING: Uniform Coding and Billing Advisory Committee
September 15, 2011 10:00 AM – 11:00 AMNOTICE OF MEETING: Statewide Advisory Commission on UniformClaims Administration
July 28, 2011, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AMNOTICE OF MEETING: Uniform Coding and Billing Advisory Committee
July 11, 2011, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PMNOTICE OF MEETING: Statewide Advisory Commission on Uniform Claims Administration
June 16, 2011 10:00AM - 11:00PM-
Notice of Meeting of Public Body; Statewide Advisory Commission on Uniform Claims Administration
May 5, 2011, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Special Commission to Study Health Benefits Plan Reductions
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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. -
Health Care Consumer Guides
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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 Products
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National Health Care Reform: What Does it Mean for Massachusetts?
Read about the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2009 and how it affects Massachusetts' own health insurance laws. -
Massachusetts Health 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. New Requirements for Small Group Health Insurance Rate Filings
The Official Website of the Office of Consumer Affairs & Business Regulation (OCABR)
Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation