Massachusetts insurance regulators approve 2026 premium increases for six carriers, reject high hikes proposed by Blue Cross and WellSense in the merged individual and small business health insurance market.

Explore Massachusetts 2025 updates on Medicaid management, college enrollment challenges, urban safety initiatives, and academic achievements shaping regional insurance and policy landscapes.

Massachusetts creates a stakeholder working group to address costly foundation damage from pyrrhotite affecting thousands of homes, aiming for legislative solutions by 2026.

New federal tax and spending cuts bill risks removing insurance from up to 25% of Massachusetts Health Connector enrollees, impacting coverage and state health outcomes.

Massachusetts lawmakers debate legislation to require insurance coverage for costly home heating oil spills, addressing a significant gap in homeowners' protection against environmental hazards.

Massachusetts Group Insurance Commission secures $240 million state funding to cover public employee health insurance claims for fiscal year 2025, ensuring financial stability of this major public insurance entity.

Massachusetts commercial health insurers propose an average 13.4% rate increase for 2026 premiums in the merged individual and small business market, per state regulators.

Massachusetts proposes legislation mandating insurance coverage for mobile integrated health programs, aiming to expand EMS roles and reduce hospital visits, amid insurer reimbursement concerns.

Massachusetts ADALB clarifies mandatory appraisal submission deadlines to improve compliance and reduce repair delays.

U.S. Rep. Richard Neal discusses the potential impact of federal budget cuts to Medicaid and Medicare on Massachusetts long-term care providers and residents.