The group representing health insurers in Massachusetts said following release of the HPC report, that if Question 1 passes and its $900-plus million cost is foisted on the healthcare system, consumers will likely pay more in premiums. The Massachusetts Association of Health Plans (MAHP) said on October 4, “We appreciate the expert analysis conducted by the HPC. Their analysis found that Question 1’s provisions could raise health care costs by more than $900 million annually, with no measurable improvement in quality of care for patients. This increase in spending will likely result in increased premiums for employers and consumers, and based on these findings, will threaten our state’s ability to meet the health care cost growth benchmark. Based on the HPC’s analysis, MAHP opposes Question 1.”