Does the Reform Have Individual Mandates That Will Encourage Participation?
| State/Plan |
Individuals Required to Obtain Insurance or Pay Penalty |
Exemptions for Low-Income Individuals |
California:
ABB |
YES (if employer pays fee to purchasing pool) |
NO |
| Governor's Proposal |
YES |
TBD |
Illinois:
Illinois Covered |
TBD |
TBD
|
Maine:
Dirigo Choice |
NO |
NO
|
Massachusetts:
Health Reform 2006 |
YES |
YES |
New Jersey:
Sen. Vitale's Proposal |
YES |
TBD
|
Pennsylvania:
Prescription for Pennsylvania |
YES (college and graduate students) |
TBD |
Vermont:
Catamount Health |
NO |
NO |
Washington:
Health Reform Enacted in 2007 |
N/A |
N/A
|
Wisconsin:
BadgerCare Plus |
NO |
NO |
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