The enactment of the Commonwealth’s landmark universal health insurance law was an incredible leap forward for Massachusetts, and puts us on the cutting edge of ensuring that all of the residents have access to health insurance they can afford.  What remains to be done is to stand by the law and do whatever it takes to make it really work.  All parties involved, from the Commonwealth to insurance companies to businesses to individuals, have work to do to ensure that this is the case; the Commonwealth must ensure that all are doing their part.  Funding is not the only concern, however – in addition to ensuring that health insurance is universal and affordable, the state must ensure that all insurance plans cover the recommended preventative care services. 

26.a    Commonwealth Care, the State’s low- or no-cost health insurance for qualified residents, should guarantee subsidies for required health care

26.b    The legislature should direct cigarette taxes to unmet health needs

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