News and Announcements

Division of Insurance to host six virtual forums gathering stakeholder input lowering out-of-network costs and making coverage more affordable for individuals and small businesses

Massachusetts becomes first state in the nation to require dental insurance rebates

Commissioner rejects proposed rate increase from Fallon Community Health Plan, re-negotiated seven proposals to save $72 million for 670,000 residents

Under new action, Massachusetts will have tightest limits on out-of-pocket costs in the country, saving patients $232 per year

 Updated regulations eliminate prior authorization requirements for cancer scans and medications for chronic conditions like asthma, diabetes and heart disease 

Eliminates prior authorizations for essential care; announces Health Care Affordability Working Group to Further Lower Costs