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Most satisfied with Mass. health care subsidy program: Survey

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BOSTON—The overwhelming majority of enrollees in a state program created by the 2006 Massachusetts health reform law that subsidizes health insurance premiums for lower-income uninsured state residents are satisfied with their coverage and the premiums they pay, according to a new survey.

Eighty-four percent of respondents said they were satisfied with the Commonwealth Care program overall, including 53% who said they were “extremely satisfied.” In addition, 82% of enrollees rated the choice of doctors and other providers available through the Commonwealth Care health plan in which they are enrolled as excellent, very good or good.

Among enrollees who pay a premium, 63% said the premium was reasonable. Monthly premiums range between $10 and $151. About half of enrollees do not pay premiums.

“The overwhelming endorsement by our members is a strong reflection of the high-quality, affordable medical services provided through Commonwealth Care,” said Glen Shor, executive director of the Commonwealth Health Insurance Authority, in a statement.

Commonwealth Care has more than 158,000 enrollees. The program is available to state residents who do not have access to employer-provided coverage and whose incomes do not exceed 300% of the federal poverty level. Coverage is free for those earning up to 100% of the federal poverty level, while coverage also is free for those earning up to 150% of the federal poverty level if they enroll in the lowest-priced plan.

The survey, which was released Thursday, is based on a telephone and mail survey of 695 enrollees conducted late last year.

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