Dec. 28 WHAT A Massachusetts consumer-protection law going into effect Jan. 1 targets balance billing or surprise billing when insured patients receive unanticipated charges because they unknowingly accepted services from a provider who does not accept their insurance. "When a patient receives care from an out-of-network provider, the insurer may pay.
Oct. 5 The results of a study released by Health Care For All and Altarum last week found people of color and low-income families are more likely than white people to forego their medical treatment because of their inability to pay, even if they have insurance. Christine Barber, whose district covers both Medford and Somerville. John Keenan, whose district covers.
Councillor Corner: Waltham s Councillor-At-Large Tom Stanley
Wicked Local Metro (Needham, MA)
Feb. 2 To better understand the goals of the
Waltham City Council this year,
The Waltham News Tribune has created a new series called, Councillor Corner which will be a 15-week feature that will showcase each city councillor s plans for 2021. Each councillor has been asked the same questions.
Below is the second installment. The interviewed has been edited for clarity and length.
What are the most pressing issues of your ward/territory?
Waltham faces many challenges in 2021 but the imperative priority for city government is to continue to address the health care and economic problems created by the COVID-19 crisis. The coronavirus has adversely affected our community health and well-being, our local businesses, our schools and our ability to function normally. We must do whatever possible to help get the coronavirus under control and to relieve the financial pressure on businesses