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Massachusetts Health Connector ends busiest Open Enrollment in a decade with more than 72,000 new enrollments

Marketplace enrollment increases dramatically by 40 percent in the last yearBOSTON – More than 72,000 people enrolled in new health insurance plans with the Massachusetts Health Connector during Open Enrollment 2024, which ended on January 23. This is the largest number of new enrollments in a decade, continuing a rapid increase in overall Health Connector enrollment, which has surged by 40 percent in the last year.Since February 2023, Health Connector individual health coverage enrollment has grown from 209,000 to 294,000 – a total increase of 85,000. Contributing to the surge in enrollment was this year’s historic ConnectorCare expansion – increasing the eligibility limit from 300 percent of the federal poverty level to 500 percent. During this year’s Open Enrollment, more than 43,000 current and new members moved into these new ConnectorCare plans. The Health Connector currently delivers individual (non-group) or small-business health insurance and dental coverage to more than 335,000 Massachusetts residents.The ongoing Medicaid redetermination process with MassHealth also continued to propel enrollment, with more than 25,000 people entering Health Connector coverage in January 2024 or February 2024 from MassHealth. Since redeterminations began in April 2023, more than 90,000 people have transitioned to Health Connector coverage after being no longer eligible for MassHealth.“Massachusetts has been a national leader in health coverage for nearly 20 years, and we’re so pleased to see even more people than ever before signing up for affordable health coverage through the Health Connector this Open Enrollment,” said Audrey Morse Gasteier, the Executive Director of the Massachusetts [...]

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December 12, 2023 Webinar: Navigating Open Enrollment at the Massachusetts Health Connector

Video Video Transcript: Coming soon Download Presentation PDF Download Presentation PDF Resources To get an estimate for the plans that may be available to you: https://betterhealthconnector.com/get-an-estimateTo search by your provider and your medication preferences (before you apply): Health Connector’s Plan Comparison ToolFor help getting started with the application: https://www.mahealthconnector.org/get-startedLink to the application: https://www.mahix.org/individual/For questions on how to enter income: MAhealthconnector.org/how-do-i-answer-questions-about-incomeLink to affordability questionnaire if you are offered coverage and think it may not be affordable: Job-based Insurance Affordability Calculator – Massachusetts Health Connector (mahealthconnector.org)For Medicare questions or questions regarding things to consider if you are over 65 and in need of coverage, please reach out to our colleagues from SHINE: https://www.mass.gov/health-insurance-counselingFor questions about COBRA or alternative coverage through the Health Connector: health-coverage-after-a-job-loss-eng.pdf (mahealthconnector.org)For questions about dental plans: MAhealthconnector.org/dentalIf you have a unique situation or question that you would like to discuss further or simply need more help, the Health Connector Customer Service team is available. They can be reached by phone at: 1-877-MA-ENROLL (1-877-623-6765), or TTY 711 for people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech disabled.  Business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.  https://www.mahealthconnector.org/about/contactIn addition, support is available from Certified Assisters and Navigators in your community for free.  Navigators are Health Connector Grantee organizations and have been trained to help with health insurance applications and Health Connector enrollment. It’s important to call ahead and schedule an appointment if you’d like their assistance.  To find help in your community or to find help [...]

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November 8, 2023 Webinar: Navigating Open Enrollment at the Massachusetts Health Connector

Video Video Transcript: Coming soon Download Presentation PDF Download Presentation PDF Resources To get an estimate for the plans that may be available to you: https://betterhealthconnector.com/get-an-estimateTo search by your provider and your medication preferences (before you apply): Health Connector’s Plan Comparison ToolFor help getting started with the application: https://www.mahealthconnector.org/get-startedLink to the application: https://www.mahix.org/individual/For questions on how to enter income: MAhealthconnector.org/how-do-i-answer-questions-about-incomeLink to affordability questionnaire if you are offered coverage and think it may not be affordable: Job-based Insurance Affordability Calculator – Massachusetts Health Connector (mahealthconnector.org)For Medicare questions or questions regarding things to consider if you are over 65 and in need of coverage, please reach out to our colleagues from SHINE: https://www.mass.gov/health-insurance-counselingFor questions about COBRA or alternative coverage through the Health Connector: health-coverage-after-a-job-loss-eng.pdf (mahealthconnector.org)For questions about dental plans: MAhealthconnector.org/dentalIf you have a unique situation or question that you would like to discuss further or simply need more help, the Health Connector Customer Service team is available. They can be reached by phone at: 1-877-MA-ENROLL (1-877-623-6765), or TTY 711 for people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech disabled.  Business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.  https://www.mahealthconnector.org/about/contactIn addition, support is available from Certified Assisters and Navigators in your community for free.  Navigators are Health Connector Grantee organizations and have been trained to help with health insurance applications and Health Connector enrollment. It’s important to call ahead and schedule an appointment if you’d like their assistance.  To find help in your community or to find help [...]

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Open Enrollment starts with new ConnectorCare eligibility delivering more affordable coverage to more residents

The deadline for coverage beginning January 1 is December 23, 2023, but residents have until January 23 to apply for 2024 coverage BOSTON, November 1, 2023 – Open Enrollment for 2024 health plans through the Massachusetts Health Connector starts today, with expanded access for tens of thousands of newly-eligible Massachusetts residents to the landmark ConnectorCare program that already helps 156,000 people access more affordable coverage. Open Enrollment is when anyone who needs health insurance can find coverage through the Health Connector, the Commonwealth’s official health insurance Marketplace. Open Enrollment runs through Jan. 23, but the deadline to start the New Year with coverage is Dec. 23. People who need health insurance can go to MAhealthconnector.org to apply and enroll in coverage. They can also find community-based support in dozens of languages to assist with completing an application. ConnectorCare plans save participants thousands of dollars in annual health care costs. For the first time, all Marketplace commercial carriers will participate in the program, which features subsidized monthly premiums, low co-pays, and no deductible payments. The two-year pilot expansion of ConnectorCare was part of the Fiscal Year 2024 state budget and increases income eligibility limits from 300 to 500 percent of the federal poverty level (FPL) – $72,900 for an individual and $150,000 for a family of four. “No matter the reason – whether someone has lost MassHealth coverage, is new to Massachusetts, or recently lost coverage from an employer – there is no better time to find coverage through the [...]

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30 de agosto de 2023 webinar en español: Mantener u obtener cobertura a través de MassHealth y Health Connector

Video MassHealth necesita renovar la cobertura de todos los miembros para asegurarse de que sigan siendo elegibles y reciban la mejor cobertura para la que reúnen los requisitos.Los Navegadores explicarán:Cómo actualizar su información para renovar su cobertura de MassHealthSi ya no es elegible para MassHealth, los Navegadores le explicarán:Cómo obtener cobertura a través de Health ConnectorCómo obtener ayuda con el costo Video Transcript: Coming soon Baixe o PDF da Apresentação Baixe o PDF da Apresentação Recursos adicionais Encuentre más información, herramientas y recursos para personas y familias sobre las determinaciones de MassHealth en https://mass.gov/masshealthrenewPara obtener ayuda con su renovación de MassHealth, visite http://masshealthrenew.org

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Turning 26? What you need to know to #StayCovered

Are you turning 26 soon and still on your parent’s health insurance policy?  Did you know that you will need to take action or you may no longer have health insurance? Don’t worry, you have options! Turning 26 triggers a special enrollment period that allows you to enroll in new health insurance coverage a within 60-days of your birthday. Get coverage from your job If you have a job that offers insurance, you can enroll in that coverage as turning 26—known as aging out—is considered a qualifying life event and will enable you to enroll in job-based coverage outside of your job’s open enrollment period. Get covered through your school If you are a college student, you may be able to enroll in a student health insurance plan through your school. Find out more Apply for coverage through the Health Connector When you apply for coverage through the Health Connector, you could be eligible for subsidies to help lower the cost of health insurance. Also, depending on your household size, income, and other factors, you may be eligible for MassHealth (Medicaid) coverage. By apply for coverage through the Health Connector, you can see if you are eligible for coverage through the Health Connector or MassHealth without needing to complete a separate application. Get started now → Get help applying → Do I qualify for help paying for health insurance costs? If you’re not your parent’s tax dependent when you lose coverage you may be eligible for savings if you qualify based [...]

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