Category Archives: HCFA

Each of Us Doing Our Part in Boston After the Attacks – HCFA Available to Navigate Health Care Coverage Challenges

Posted on April 25, 2013 by

Health Care For All is getting the word out that our free HelpLine is available to assist Massachusetts residents with insurance issues following the Marathon attacks. The HelpLine counselors are unparalleled in their understanding of our health care system and … Continue reading →

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Thank You, Mr. Mayor

Posted on March 28, 2013 by

Boston without Mayor Menino at the helm?  Nearly impossible to imagine!  He’s been Mayor for most of Health Care For All’s history and he’s been a terrific friend as he has made Boston healthier, safer and ready for success in … Continue reading →

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Seeking Uninsured or Recently Uninsured Adults to Inform Outreach

Posted on March 27, 2013 by

Are you an adult who does not have health insurance, or didn’t until recently? Or do you know adults in this situation? We are looking for people to be interviewed or take part in a focus group in April. Everyone … Continue reading →

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Honoring John Auerbach – and For The People

Posted on March 26, 2013 by

Last week we celebrate the accomplishments of Distinguished Professor and former head of the Department of Public Health John Auerbach by creating the first ever “John Auerbach Community Leader Award.” John’s work is nationally recognized and has improved the lives … Continue reading →

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Mass. CAP Kicks Off ACA Education Campaign With Ten Regional Partners

Posted on March 21, 2013 by

The Massachusetts Consumer Assistance Program (Mass. CAP), led by Health Care for All and Health Law Advocates, launched an outreach and education campaign training on March 15th to educate communities in Massachusetts about their new rights and responsibilities under the Affordable … Continue reading →

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Uninsured in Massachusetts Still Exist and Face Daunting Challenges

Posted on March 13, 2013 by

While Massachusetts has the lowest uninsurance rate in the nation (4.8% for adults age 19-64 and ~1% for children 18 and under), people continue to experience periods of uninsurance. We now know a lot more about the remaining uninsured in … Continue reading →

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HCFA Hosts Legislators At Bill Cosponsorship Fair

Posted on January 27, 2013 by

Last Thursday, Health Care for All hosted its bi-annual legislative cosponsorship fair for the new session on Beacon Hill. HCFA invited senators, representatives, and their staff to engage HCFA policy staff in a dialogue about our legislative priorities this session … Continue reading →

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HCFA Looks Ahead to 2013

Posted on December 31, 2012 by

Happy New Year from all of HCFA (see our staff picture above)! The year 2013 will be a critical year for health care in Massachusetts. State government will be making numerous decisions that will directly impact the availability, cost and … Continue reading →

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And now a word from our sponsors

Posted on December 28, 2012 by

The season of giving is almost over and there are only a few days left to donate to HCFA in 2012. Please help us provide health care education, enrollment services and advocacy that the people of Massachusetts deserve. In order … Continue reading →

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Connecting Small Businesses to Coverage

Posted on December 27, 2012 by

Earlier this year, HCFA conducted a needs assessment, commissioned by the Health Connector, among Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking small businesses about how they provide or don’t provide health coverage to their employees. The survey is a part of the work we’re … Continue reading →

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