Massachusetts requires health insurance
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Q: I live in Connecticut now but will attend school in Massachusetts and I heard that everyone is required to have health insurance under a new law.
A: Yes, Massachusetts will be the first state to require that all citizens have health insurance. It is not clear whether the new law applies to students whose permanent address is outside the state, but nevertheless, it makes sense for everyone to have health insurance. Fortunately, there are plenty of affordable options for students. You should first decide whether you want your insurance to cover you primarily in the area of your school or anywhere in the county. Generally, the local managed care plans offered to most students work well but the national plans for students offered at FreedomBenefits.et are better if you will spend significant time at your permanent home or traveling.
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