Massachusetts new universal health insurance coverage law
Massachusetts' law requiring health care coverage of all residents takes effect today. Could it affect Workampers working in this state? While it's not totally clear, even part-time workers who work 35 hours or more per week are included. And employers with 11 or more employees are required to provide insurance. The state provides three plans for part -time and contract employees. You can sort through the explanations at their new Commonwealth Connector website.
For those who want to full-time RV travel before they hit Medicare age, finding affordable insurance can be the major stumbling block. We are long overdue for health care reform but universal coverage is still only a dream. Maine passed a univeral coverage law in 2005 making health insurance more available to the uninsured but it is voluntary, not required like Massachusetts'. California's governor is pushing a law for his state. The huge number of immigrants could make it financially overwhelming for state tax payers.
There are a lot of unanswered questions regarding Massachusetts' new law and how it could apply to Workampers but it does hold some promise. Stay tuned! Jaimie
Resources for finding health insurance can be found in Jaimie Hall's recently revised book, Support Your RV LIfestyle! An Insider's Guide to Working on the Road, 2nd ed. See RVBookstore.com.
For those who want to full-time RV travel before they hit Medicare age, finding affordable insurance can be the major stumbling block. We are long overdue for health care reform but universal coverage is still only a dream. Maine passed a univeral coverage law in 2005 making health insurance more available to the uninsured but it is voluntary, not required like Massachusetts'. California's governor is pushing a law for his state. The huge number of immigrants could make it financially overwhelming for state tax payers.
There are a lot of unanswered questions regarding Massachusetts' new law and how it could apply to Workampers but it does hold some promise. Stay tuned! Jaimie
Resources for finding health insurance can be found in Jaimie Hall's recently revised book, Support Your RV LIfestyle! An Insider's Guide to Working on the Road, 2nd ed. See RVBookstore.com.
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2 Comments:
having health ins is one good thing but its coming up with the high co=pays that eats away at most pockets. if you can afford to buy cheap ins then you cant afford to use it
By famya502, at July 7, 2007 5:36 AM
Thanks for your comment. Most RVers do get a policy with a high deductible so they can afford the premium. They count on having minimal costs for health care. But, you are right- you have to have that money for your deductible and expenses that are not covered in savings in case you get sick. Jaimie
By Jaimie Hall, at July 7, 2007 5:32 PM
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