Massachusetts already has much of what PPACA provides as "RomneyCare", a.k.a. the Massachusetts Health Connector and MassHealth. It's exactly what allowed me (

Massachusetts already has much of what PPACA provides as "RomneyCare", a.k.a. the Massachusetts Health Connector and MassHealth. It's exactly what allowed me (as a Type II diabetic) to strike out on my own without much concern. I pay ~$430/mo (early 30s, single) for a high-deductible plan with low co-pays from a major carrier with no co-insurance. Do I wish my costs were less? Yes. Is it better than having to be someone's employee? Hells yes. Providing this to the entire country isn't the ideal solution for everyone, but it's a big step in the right direction.