"With CommonHealth, I was able to go back to work at my own pace."  
       - Lyn, Human Services Professional

Lyn, a Human Services professional with a psychiatric disability, moved in and out of work for years.  But in 2000, she finally found herself on a steady path when a volunteer position grew into a paid job. "I was able to stay in treatment with CommonHealth coverage,"  Lyn says, "And staying in treatment is what has enabled me to do all these other things!"    Settled in her job, Lyn even earned a master's degree.  "Mass Rehab helped with things that I needed for college, like a desk," explains Lyn.  Now employed half-time and teaching, Lyn uses CommonHealth as her primary insurance.  "I don't have to stay poor to have coverage," Lyn says.

"With CommonHealth coverage, I've had the flexibility to pursue my career goals."
     - David, IT Professional

When he first began work, David, an IT Web Specialist with a physical disability, had employer-sponsored health insurance.  But it didn't cover all of his needs.  So David used CommonHealth as a supplemental insurance to cover items like personal care services and durable medical equipment. "Without CommonHealth, the maintenance of my wheelchair alone would cost over $500 a month," says David.  When he became self employed, CommonHealth became David's primary coverage.  As a consultant with a shifting monthly income, David liked the program's sliding-scale premium.  "Not having to worry about health insurance has been huge," says David.

B a c k