THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 17, 2021 Page 5 Health Care For All demands transparency over health insurance premium increases Individuals, families and small businesses will see an average of almost seven percent premium increases in 2022 B OSTON – Health Care For All is doubling down on calls for more transparency in the Massachusetts health insurance premium rate review process in response to an announcement today from the Health Connector that individuals, families and small businesses who purchase private health insurance will experience almost a seven percent premium increase on average in 2022. These increases will vary based on the type of health plan they have. “At a time when Massachusetts residents continue to struggle financially from the pandemic, it is unacceptable that insurers are dramatically hiking premiums with little transparency around the process,” said Amy Rosenthal, Executive Director of Health Care For All. “This is not a onetime problem. Last year’s rates for these groups were almost eight percent higher than the year before. Massachusetts consumers must know why their rates are increasing in this moment of crisis, and that’s why Health Care For All is continuing to advocate for swift passage of An Act to Ensure More Affordable Care (The MAC Act).” The MAC Act (H.1247/S.782) calls for a number of reforms to address consumer health care costs in Massachusetts, including reforming the state’s rate review process to give the Division of Insurance additional leverage and tools when reviewing and approving proposed premium increases for individuals and small businesses. This would mean enhancing the Division’s ability to modify and disapprove proposed rates that are unjustified; increasing transparency so that policymakers and the public can betPREMIUM | SEE PAGE 13 SABATINO INSURANCE AGENCY Call for a Quote 617-387-7466 Or email Rocco@sabatino-ins.com We cover: * Auto * Home * Boat * Renter * Condo * Life * Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts * Registry Service Also Available Thank You... once again for your support and signatures of confidence placing me on the ballot as I continue to make Malden a better place to live, work, and play. Vote Tuesday, November 2nd Re-Elect Craig Spadafora Councillor-At-Large 100 years of cigar experience Our store is still open to serve you! * Travel Humidors * Desk Top Humidors * Many Types of Lighters * Ash Trays * Juuls * Cigar Accessories * Vapes * Glass Pipes * Rewards Program * CBD Infused Products Buy Cigars by the Box & Save! New, premium cigars arriving weekly! Deep discounts on all major brands. Great selection and reasonable prices. ~ SMOKER’S DELIGHT ~ Cigar Accessories ---------GIFT CARDS AVAILABLE http://www.sabatino-ins.com SABATINO 564 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 617-387-7466 Hours of Operation are: Mondays - Fridays 9am to 5pm Saturdays by appointment only 15 Churchill Size Cigars including a Cohiba, 4 Year Old Tobacco Individually Wrapped ONLY $43.95 A.B.C. CIGAR 170 REVERE ST., REVERE (781) 289-4959 GREAT SELECTION! GREAT PRICES! STORE HOURS: Mon. - Wed.: 8 AM - 7 PM / Thurs., Fri. - Sat.: 8 AM - 8 PM Sunday & Holidays: 8 AM-6 PM (Pol. Adv.)
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