I have written about this before, but it appears it needs repeating for those that live in fantasyland.

First of all, No State has the right to order people to get health insurance and then penalize them when they don’t b/c premiums are unaffordable outrageous.

Secondly, the State underestimated the people who were going to get it for free. Out of about 500 thousands uninsured, at least 300 thousand won’t pay for it. Almost double the initial estimation.
For the 200 thousands left, they will have the “privilege” to pay through their noses just to support the others that don’t or they can disregard the mandate and be penalized! What a Dobson’s choice that is!

As of mid-December MA was already over budget by $147 millions because of the huge number of people that got it for free. Also, many businesses found (good for them!) loopholes so they won’t be penalized for not providing insurance for their employees. Otherwise, they might have gone under and that would have caused loss of jobs.

Furthermore, MA’s Connector, the means by which the uninsured are supposed to get their own insurance gets a 5% fee for every policy it sells.

Now, we the citizens of MA that are affected negatively by this mandate are spreading the word about the truth on this scam and are working on a petition to obtain a congressional briefing. There is a public hearing on Feb 4 in Boston and I plan to attend.
MA’s legislature and all their cohorts have pulled a fast one and we must fight it.

MA’s Connector has the gall to write (on their website) concerning the penalty guidelines: “We hope they will help encourage people who can afford to buy it and enjoy its many benefits.”
Translated, “ We hope you are intimidated and rush to buy insurance so we and the insurance companies can make lots of money off your back.”

Fact check. “Universal health care” in other countries is paid through people’s income taxes. As someone who has lived overseas, they aren’t cheap!