The state has directed health insurance companies operating in Massachusetts to limit the growth of deductibles and copays at the rate of medical inflation — approximately 4.8%. On Thursday, Gov.

Regulators approved higher deductible limits for health plans in 2026, but stressed reforms are needed to tackle affordability concerns and ensure Bay Staters don’t end up “self-rationing” care. Most ...

For thousands of Massachusetts residents, midnight on Jan. 1 will mean more than the onset of a new year — it’ll also signal the loss of health insurance coverage at several hospitals and their ...