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The health care bill that the senate is looked upon to pass has protections that ensure Massachusetts’ pioneering health insurance overhaul will remain intact, and it also includes $500 million in extra money for the state. The legislation also contains an additional $ 200 millions for Massachusetts hospitals that say they have not been adequately reimbursed by the state for treating a large share of the poor. The senate’s bill is largely on the basis of Massachusetts plan and adopts some of its hallmark provisions, including a requirement that nearly everyone obtain health insurance coverage or pay a tax penalty and subsidies to help low and middle income residents afford coverage. Yet in some respects, the senate’s plan is more expansive than the program in Massachusetts because it will allow many more people with higher incomes to qualify for subsidized health insurance coverage. The senate version will provide subsidies to individuals and families with incomes up to 400% of the poverty level-$43,320 for individuals and $ 88,200 for families of four. The Massachusetts plan covers only those making up to 300 % of the poverty level or $ 32,490 for individuals and $ 66,150 for families of four, though for those eligible, the subsidies in the Massachusetts plan are larger than they are in senate bill.