Healy cites insulin cap, expanded coverage and health system stabilizations in address

BOSTON — In her State of the Commonwealth address, Governor Maura T. Healey noted recent health care steps: a newly signed law capping certain prescription out‑of‑pocket costs at $25 per month, expanded coverage for roughly 60,000 people and state action to remove Steward Health Care from a role affecting several hospitals.

Healy said that, because of actions by the administration and partners, the state "saved six hospitals, protected 13,000 jobs" and strengthened market stability. She also said last year the administration added about 60,000 people to affordable health coverage and highlighted new services covered by insurance, including midwives, birthing centers and recovery coaches.

On prescription costs, Healy said she signed a law last week to limit monthly out‑of‑pocket costs for certain medicines to $25. She framed the move as reducing financial stress for patients who need insulin, inhalers and other essential medications.

The governor also argued for shifting health resources to primary care to improve access and reduce overall costs, saying she will direct the administration to prioritize front‑line primary care.