（Boston Orange編譯）波士頓公共衛生委員會（BPHC）旗下的「市長健康專線（Mayor’s Health Line）」將於明日（1月21日，週三）的早上10點至下午2點，在市政府大樓115室，協助民眾趕在1月23日截止日前，申辦「麻州健康連接者（Massachusetts Health Connector）」提供的醫療保險。
波士頓市政府呼籲市府呼籲尚未投保，或需更新計畫的居民把握最後機會，無需預約的親至現場辦理登記。若無法親自到場，也可在週一至週五上午 9:00 至下午 5:00 撥打市長健康專線 617-534-5050。活動現場和專線電話都有多種語言翻譯服務。
麻州政府為協助受到聯邦政府政策改變影響，可能失去醫療保險，或保費高漲的人民，日前宣佈撥款2.5億美元，提供補助，凡是年收入不超過 $62,600 的個人 或年收入不超過 $128,600 的四口之家，皆有資格申請補貼。
波士頓市公共衛生局長 Bisola Ojikutu 博士 表示：「醫療保險是確保居民獲得基礎醫療、急診及慢性病治療的最有力工具。在波士頓這樣資源豐富的城市，不應有居民缺乏保險。這筆新資金能確保更多家庭在 1 月 23 日前獲得負擔得起的保障」。
波士頓公共衛生委員會估計，大約有 30 萬波士頓居民透過私人保險獲得保險，包括雇主提供的保險、私人保險以及透過健康連接器獲得的補貼計劃。
「麻州健康連接者」是個以州為基礎，讓人們及小企業在選購可負擔醫療及牙齒保險上更容易些的醫療保險市場。人們可以比較保險計劃，使用補助來降低保費，檢視是否符合諸如麻州醫療（MassHealth），以及醫療安全網（Health Safety Net）等州政府計劃資格，管理現有的醫療保險。
BOSTON PUBLIC HEALTH COMMISSION HOSTS WALK-IN EVENT TO ASSIST RESIDENTS APPLYING FOR HEALTH CONNECTOR INSURANCE IN LIGHT OF NEW STATE SUBSIDIES
Mayor’s Health Line staff will be at City Hall Wednesday, January 21 from 10am-2pm
BOSTON – Tuesday, January 20, 2026, The Boston Public Health Commission’s Mayor’s Health Line (MHL) is hosting a health insurance enrollment event at City Hall on Wednesday, January 21, from 10:00am-2:00pm in room 115 to assist Boston residents apply for coverage through Health Connector. Thanks to $250 million in State subsidies announced earlier this month, more residents can now afford health care coverage. Those eligible for subsidized coverage include individuals earning up to $62,600 and a family of four earning up to $128,600. The deadline to sign up for Massachusetts Health Connector insurance is on January 23. At the City Hall event, no appointment is necessary, and free services will be available in English, Haitian Creole, Cape Verdean Creole, Spanish, and Portuguese. Residents who cannot make it in-person can call the Mayor’s Health Line at 617-534-5050. MHL is open Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-5:00 pm. Assistance is available in all languages through multilingual staff and a language line service.
“Health insurance is the most powerful tool that we have to ensure access to primary care, emergency care, and treatment for chronic diseases,” said Dr. Bisola Ojikutu, Commissioner of Public Health for the City of Boston. “We want to ensure residents know that there are new resources available to help secure affordable coverage. In a resource-rich city like Boston, no resident should go without health insurance. This new funding means more individuals and families can now secure coverage before January 23.”
Federal policy changes have resulted in premium increases across many plans. Premium increases result in financial strain, stress, and reduced coverage for low income and working families in Boston. But earlier this month, the State announced an additional $250 million in premium subsidies to support Massachusetts residents who are unable to afford coverage due to increased costs. Those still without insurance can obtain coverage before the Open Enrollment period ends on January 23.
The Boston Public Health Commission estimates that approximately 300,000 Boston residents are insured through private insurance, including employer-sponsored, private and subsidized plans through the Health Connector. SinceOpen Enrollment began on November 1, 2025, Boston Public Health Commission staff have been actively assisting residents with navigating the Massachusetts Health Connector system and obtaining the right health insurance coverage.
In addition to the Mayor’s Health Line, assistance has been available for patients at their local community health centers, hospitals, community-based organizations, and walk-in Enrollment Centers. People can locate a nearby enrollment location on the Health Connector’s website.
The Massachusetts Health Connector is a state-based health insurance Marketplace that makes shopping for affordable health and dental coverage easier for individuals, families, and small businesses. People can compare and purchase plans, apply for subsidies to lower premiums, review eligibility for State programs like MassHealth (Medicaid) and the Health Safety Net, and manage existing coverage. Individuals and families can secure coverage during the Open Enrollment period or within 60 days of a qualifying life event, such as losing job-based coverage or the birth of a child.
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