Mass-Care

What is Mass-Care?

Mass-Care is a grassroots coalition of organizations united in the fight for universal healthcare in Massachusetts. Founded in 1995, our mission is to establish a single-payer healthcare system in the state, ensuring every resident has access to comprehensive, quality care without financial burden.

Who We Are

Our diverse coalition includes:

• Elderly advocacy groups
• Low-income organizations
• Religious communities
• Labor unions
• Educators
• Nurses
• Social workers
• Doctors
• Women's organizations
• Immigrant advocacy groups
• Local governments

Together, we represent hundreds of thousands of Massachusetts residents who believe in the power of collective action to guarantee healthcare as a fundamental right.

Why We're Here

The current healthcare system in Massachusetts, like many others, is plagued by:

• Cost: Americans pay some of the highest healthcare costs in the world, yet access to quality care is often uneven and unaffordable.
• Unequity: Access to healthcare varies widely based on income, race, and other socioeconomic factors.
• Systemic Failures: The current system is unsustainable, riddled with inefficiencies, and fails to address the underlying causes of illness and healthcare disparities.

Our Strategy

Mass-Care advocates for the Massachusetts Medicare for All Act, a legislation that would establish a single-payer healthcare system funded through a payroll tax. This system would:

• Guarantee universal access to comprehensive healthcare
• Eliminate out-of-pocket expenses at the point of care
• Reduce healthcare costs for individuals and businesses
• Improve access to preventive care and reduce healthcare disparities

Our Coalition

Mass-Care is proud to be joined by countless individuals and organizations who believe in the power of a united front to achieve healthcare as a human right. Our coalition strengthens our advocacy and allows us to impact policy changes at the state and local levels.

Join Us

There are many ways to get involved and support Mass-Care's work:

• Volunteer your time
• Donate to our cause
• Join our campaigns
• Contact your elected officials to urge them to support single-payer healthcare