The Law
In April 2006, legislators on Beacon Hill passed landmark health care reform for Massachusetts. Under the law, nearly everyone in the state has to have quality, affordable health insurance. Three years later, Massachusetts leads the country with more than 97 percent of its residents insured.
The low-down.
If you don't have coverage and suddenly need an emergency appendectomy, hospital bills and doctor charges could take a colossal chunk out of your life savings. And if you think you're invincible and don't sign up for a plan, it could cost you some hard-earned cash.
The good news.
While health insurance isn't always exciting, it's not rocket science either. If you can download music, you can pick a plan. Find out if you're eligible for Essential Blue Young Adult, our low-cost health plan.
