Mass Health Plan Opinion

Report says Massachusetts cities and towns could save millions by joining state health plan.
According to the Boston Globe (3/3, Murphy), a Boston Foundation report says Massachusetts cities and towns should be allowed to salvage their budgets by joining a state health insurance plan similar to private-sector plans. Currently, state law allows local municipal unions to effectively block such a move. The Boston Foundation said changing the law is "the single most important step the Legislature can take to address the budget crisis of the cities and towns."