On August 20, the Boston Globe reported that enrollment in the Massachusetts universal health program has now reached 439,000 (out of an estimated previously 600,000 uninsured), based on a report from the State’s Division of Health Care Finance and Policy (HCFP). This surge comes less than two years after the program’s start and despite its current fiscal uncertainty. New insurance enrollments have undoubtedly contributed to a reported 37% drop in uninsured visits to hospitals and community health centers this year, resulting in an estimated $68 million in savings for the State.

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To read the full report from HCFP, click here: HCFP Key Indicators