Massachusetts ups fine for skipping insurance

bostonherald.com ^ | 12/30/2010 | Staff and wire reports

[massmike]

The state Department of Revenue plans to hike the 2011 penalty by about 9 percent for residents who are able to afford health insurance but fail to buy it.

Taxpayers ages 18 to 26 whose income exceeds $32,496 will see the penalty increase to $864, up from $792. For those ages 27 and older whose income exceeds $32,496, the penalty will rise to $1,212 annually, up from $1,116.

The fee, adjusted annually, doubles if two parents are in the family.

[cranked]

Earth calling Mitt Romney..... =.=

[PATRIOT1876]

Idiotic. This is why we must put Obamacare to a swift painful death

[A Strict Constructionist]

“I believe Revere did warn the Redcoats were coming.”

In Mass the spirit of Revere is dead and his silver has been tarnished.

[BenKenobi]

I am warning you, that is what is in store with single payer health care.

Everyone pays irrespective of income.