February 4, 2008 9:08AM 

# The Latest on RomneyCare 

By [Michael D. Tanner](https://www.cato.org/people/michael-d-tanner) 

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Faced with rising costs that threaten to put the program $150–400 million per year over budget, the Massachusetts Connector Authority [is now adopting](http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2007/12/14/mass_panel_approves_changes_to_subsidized_residents_health_plan/) a number of changes to RomneyCare. They include:

1. Pressuring insurers not to increase premiums (ie. premium caps).
2. Ordering insurers to cut reimbursements to hospitals and physicians by 3–5 percent.
3. Reduce the choices available to consumers.

The Authority postponed a vote to increase co-payments and other payments by patients.

Ah, the wonders of government-run health care.

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