What are the fines for not buying into the mandatory MA health insurance?

[Angry Mollusk]

As I understand it,MA residents who have not signed up for manditory health insurance will face fines. How much?
Is it a flat fine, or does the ammount go up every month?
I heard people who make less than $15,000 are exempt- is that true?

Whose idea was this mandatory health plan- was this Mittens doing?

It seems a gift to the health care providers as it puts money in their pockets....Odd idea fining people who dont have the money to buy the insurance...

[freefall]

1. I believe this article answers most of your questions.

http://tinyurl.com/2va6bn


I am a new resident of Massachusetts and am currently relying on the charity of family to pay the rent and other expenses while I look for work. I consider myself lucky because without my family I would be on the street. I moved here in November because I was unable to find work where I had been living and have been largely unemployed now for over two years. The idea of being fined because I don't have health insurance is insulting. I heard a radio discussion of the issue last month and the indication was that if I manage to find work which provides insurance in June I would be fined $100 a month for the five months I went without. This makes me incredibly angry.

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According to the article you are right about the $15,000.
"In addition, those who earn less than 150 percent of the federal poverty level, or $15,324 for an individual, won't face penalty."

Hope it answers your questions.

Peace,

freefall