The Commonwealth of Massachusetts recently passed legislation making health insurance mandatory for every state resident. One controversial provision of that bill would fine any business that failed to provide health insurance to its employees. The Massachusetts plan aims to make both individuals and businesses more responsible for covering the state's citizens. Individuals will face tax penalties if they choose not to buy insurance. When, as expected, state lawmakers overturn the Governor's veto of this provision, companies that do not offer health insurance to their employees will be required to pay a USD295-per-year fee for each worker.
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