Read our guide to find the information you need to know before you start your application, plus answers to frequently asked questions that will help you all the way through enrollment.
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Frequently Asked Questions and Information
Individuals & Families
- Who can shop as a business, and who needs to shop as an individual or family through the Health Connector?
- I would like to apply for health insurance coverage using a paper application, can I download an application?
- How can I make a premium payment?
- When is Open Enrollment and when do Health Connector plans start?
- Hardship exemption and how to apply
Small Businesses
- What does national health reform mean for employers?
- Where can I learn more about plans and coverage?
- What is Health Connector for Business?
- How does national health reform help Massachusetts small business owners?
- Who can shop as a business, and who needs to shop as an individual or family through the Health Connector?
Students
- My family is not from Massachusetts. Can I still get help paying for my health insurance?
- Some Schools have already opened their SHIP waiver processes for the upcoming academic year. If a School decides to move to remote-only learning, or if a Student decides to access courses remotely, after Students have already enrolled in the SHIP, should Students be allowed a SHIP premium refund?
- Do students have to purchase a SHIP plan?
- Can I get help paying for my health insurance if I buy a plan outside the Health Connector?
- Can international students purchase a health plan through the Health Connector?
Enrollment Assisters can help you understand new coverage options available as a result of national health care reform and find the most affordable coverage that meets your needs.
These trained and certified individuals can help you from application through enrollment into new health insurance plans and answer your questions about your eligibility, application, payments, plan details, and health care reform rules and requirements.