Thursday, 28 June 2007
Massachusetts Residents Split On Health Insurance Mandate
A poll of 400 Massachusetts residents conducted by Suffolk University and WHDH-TV suggests that residents are polarized in their view of the first health insurance mandate in America.
The poll measured the number of residents who were aware of the new law. 9 out of 10 residents knew of the healthcare law. Among those polled, 49% said people shouldn’t have to buy health insurance if they don’t want to, while 42% said everyone should be required to get coverage.
Even though the residents polled were generally split on the question of mandatory health insurance, most agreed (92%) that everyone should have the right to healthcare.
The new law does help residents with lower incomes. Anyone below the federal poverty line will get free health insurance, and people making up to 3 times the poverty level will get subsidized coverage. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the poverty level is $10,488 for an individual and $20,444 for a family of four.
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