Important Information...

Here is some important information for my constituents:

Mandatory Health Insurance: Constituent Information and Enrollment Event

Do you need health insurance or know someone who does? Are you confused about the requirement that all Massachusetts residents have health insurance or face a penalty? Are you worried about the November 15 deadline? Do you need help figuring out what to do?
Part of Massachusetts’ new “universal” health care law requires that everyone over 18 have health insurance by Dec. 31 if they can afford it, or lose their personal deduction on this year’s taxes. That means a cost of about $219 per person. Because insurance plans start on the first of the month, you need to enroll by Nov. 15 to avoid the penalty.
On Nov. 13, you’re invited to learn more, and you can even enroll immediately at an event at the Mystic Activity Center in Somerville.

From 4 to 7:30 at 530 Mystic Avenue, specialists from the Cambridge Health Alliance will be on site to provide real-time enrollment for residents. To be prepared for the enrollment process, I encourage residents to bring identification and their two most recent pay-stubs. These documents will help determine what plans you qualify for.
We'll also have experts to explain the law and the plans.

More information is available at www.MAhealthconnector.org, or by calling 1-877-MA-ENROLL weekdays. Health Care for All is another helpful resource: hcfama.org, or 1.800.272.42