Health Care Reform:
State Mandated Universal
Health Care Coverage

In April 2006, landmark legislation was passed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts which will provide for universal health care coverage for all state residents. This law mandates that everyone in the state have some form of insurance by July 1, 2007.

A central part of the plan is the provision of government-funded subsidies to low-income individuals to assist with the purchase of health insurance through the Commonwealth Care Health Insurance Program.

For more information and to determine your eligibility, we encourage you to call the Commonwealth Care Plan at 1-877-623-6765 as soon as you can. Representatives there can help determine if you are eligible and provide you with all of the information you need to make a selection that is right for you.

Information is also available on their web site at:
www.macommonwealthcare.com

Martha's Vineyard Hospital is also available to help apply for Commonwealth Care. Please contact the Hospital by calling 508-693-0410 ext. 248.