In Massachusetts, the law required that by July 1, 2007, the state’s uninsured were to sign up for health insurance. The requirement is part of the state’s universal health care program, one that is being watched all across the country. Massachusetts passed the country's first law requiring adults to get health insurance in April, 2006.
So far, two-thirds of the uninsured in Massachusetts have yet to sign up. The greater the lack of participation, the more likely it is that residents with high medical costs will lead investors to increase premiums.
Wisconsin can learn from Massachusetts and reject a proposed government health care plan.
Here is the
Massachusetts story.
