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ConnectorCare Expansion Pilot Annual Report to the Legislature

July 2025—The ConnectorCare Expansion Pilot Annual Report highlights the significant impact of extending health coverage in Massachusetts to individuals earning up to 500% of the federal poverty level. Since the pilot began in 2024, over 115,000 individuals have gained more affordable insurance, with 63,000 actively enrolled as of mid-2025. The program offers benefits such as lower premiums, no deductibles, and reduced co-pays, helping residents access necessary care, including preventive services and medications for chronic conditions.

June 18, 2025 Webinar: Health Connector for Business: Affordable, Flexible Health Insurance

Video Video Transcript: Coming soon Download Presentation PDF Download Presentation PDF Resources Over 500 brokers are certified with Health Connector for Business. You can find one near you with our Broker Directory. Get a quote for your business. Learn about Employee Choice models available through Health Connector for Business. Get employer-specific information and resources about MassHealth redeterminations. Find more information about the ConnectWell wellness rebate program. Use the Health Connector for Business Provider Search Tool to search for plans by providers, facilities, or both. Learn about the Small Business Healthcare Tax Credit. For sole proprietors: For individual or family coverage, get a quick estimate and preview plans that may be available to you through the Health Connector. Use the Getting Started Guide for help getting started with the online application. For Medicare questions, please contact the Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Everyone (SHINE) Program. The SHINE Program provides free health insurance information and assistance for Medicare-eligible adults and their caregivers. To be connected to a local SHINE counselor and schedule an appointment, call MassOptions at 1-800-243-4636 or emailSHINE@state.ma.us. MassRelay 711 or 800-439-0183 (voice) TTY/ASCll 800-439-2370

June 11, 2025 Webinar – Health and Dental Coverage Options for Massachusetts Residents Losing Employer Insurance

Video Video Transcript: Coming soon Download Presentation PDF Download Presentation PDF Resources MassHealth Resources MassHealth Member Guides and Handbooks: MassHealth Member Guides and Handbooks | Mass.gov For Member information about renewing MassHealth coverage http://www.mass.gov/masshealthrenew Schedule an appointment with a MassHealth representative. Use the online scheduling tool at www.mass.gov/info-details/schedule-an-appointment-with-a-masshealth-representative If someone is under 65 years of age, the easiest way to update MassHealth information and report changes is using the MA Login Account at www.mahix.org/individual. If someone is over 65 years of age, and the renewal notice has an eSubmission number, it can submitted online via document upload or fillable form at https://mhesubmission.ehs.mass.gov/esb For information about the MassHealth Premium Assistance Program www.mass.gov/masshealth/pa Learn more about Massachusetts Medicaid (MassHealth) Estate Recovery here: www.mass.gov/estaterecovery Health Connector Resources To get an estimate for the Health Connector plans that may be available for individuals and families: Get an Estimate Tool To search by a provider and medication preferences: Health Connector’s Plan Comparison Tool For help getting started with the online application: https://www.mahealthconnector.org/get-ready-to-enroll Medicare Information For Medicare questions, please reach out to the SHINE Program - Medicare Counseling (Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Everyone): https://www.mass.gov/health-insurance-counseling Need additional help? If you have a unique situation or question that you would like to discuss further with Customer Service MassHealth Customer Service can be reached by phone at (800)-841-2900, TDD/TTY: 711  MassHealth | Mass.gov Health Connector Customer Service 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 [...]

2024 Report to the Massachusetts Legislature: Activities and Accomplishments of the Massachusetts Marketplace

May 2025—The 2024 Report to the Massachusetts Legislature highlights a 40 percent increase in enrollment, reaching more than 360,000 members. This growth includes a rise in ConnectorCare enrollment, which expanded eligibility to individuals earning up to 500 percent of the federal poverty level. Additionally, thanks to effective outreach and community support, over 145,000 residents transitioned to new coverage after losing MassHealth during the unwinding of the Medicaid continuous enrollment provision.

May 7, 2025 Webinar – Health and Dental Coverage Options for Massachusetts Residents Losing Employer Insurance

Video Video Transcript: Coming soon Download Presentation PDF Download Presentation PDF Resources MassHealth Resources MassHealth Member Guides and Handbooks: MassHealth Member Guides and Handbooks | Mass.gov For Member information about renewing MassHealth coverage http://www.mass.gov/masshealthrenew Schedule an appointment with a MassHealth representative. Use the online scheduling tool at www.mass.gov/info-details/schedule-an-appointment-with-a-masshealth-representative If someone is under 65 years of age, the easiest way to update MassHealth information and report changes is using the MA Login Account at www.mahix.org/individual. If someone is over 65 years of age, and the renewal notice has an eSubmission number, it can submitted online via document upload or fillable form at https://mhesubmission.ehs.mass.gov/esb For information about the MassHealth Premium Assistance Program www.mass.gov/masshealth/pa Learn more about Massachusetts Medicaid (MassHealth) Estate Recovery here: www.mass.gov/estaterecovery Health Connector Resources To get an estimate for the Health Connector plans that may be available for individuals and families: Get an Estimate Tool To search by a provider and medication preferences: Health Connector’s Plan Comparison Tool For help getting started with the online application: https://www.mahealthconnector.org/get-ready-to-enroll Medicare Information For Medicare questions, please reach out to the SHINE Program - Medicare Counseling (Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Everyone): https://www.mass.gov/health-insurance-counseling Need additional help? If you have a unique situation or question that you would like to discuss further with Customer Service MassHealth Customer Service can be reached by phone at (800)-841-2900, TDD/TTY: 711  MassHealth | Mass.gov Health Connector Customer Service 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 [...]

Student Health Insurance Program Report for Academic Year 2023-2024

March 2025—The Student Health Insurance Program (SHIP) Report for Academic Year 2023-2024 details how health insurance is provided to students in Massachusetts. In the reported year, a total of 91 institutions offered SHIPs and covered over 120,000 students. The program remains a cost-effective and comprehensive coverage option for students in Massachusetts.

Health Care Sharing Ministries Reporting to the Massachusetts Health Connector in 2022 and 2023

March 2024—A summary of information reported to the Health Connector by health arrangements provided by an established religious organization seeking minimum creditable coverage status for 2022 and 2023.

Health Connector comment letter to proposed federal rule seeks to protect affordable, accessible health care in Massachusetts

April 14, 2025 – Advocating for Massachusetts residents and maintaining access to affordable coverage for everyone, the Massachusetts Health Connector on Friday submitted a comment letter to a proposed federal rule from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The letter focuses on proposals in the federal rule that would impact eligibility and enrollment functions for the Health Connector as well as policies in the larger insurance market. Massachusetts leads the nation in coverage rate, with more than 98 percent of residents covered according to the U.S. Census, and provisions in the rule would make it more difficult for residents to get and maintain coverage, while making coverage more expensive.

Comment Letter on the proposed rule, “Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Marketplace Integrity and Affordability”

The Massachusetts Health Connector submitted a public comment letter addressing concerns about the proposed Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) rule, "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Marketplace Integrity and Affordability." The letter highlights potential negative impacts on Massachusetts's unique merged individual and small group insurance market, including increased premiums, harm to the risk pool, and administrative burdens. The letter also emphasizes the Commonwealth's success in achieving near-universal coverage and maintaining program integrity through tailored, data-driven approaches.

Health Connector celebrates 19th anniversary of state health care reform and highest enrollment in history

April 10, 2025 – The Massachusetts Health Connector is celebrating its largest enrollment in its history, with more than 400,000 residents in health or dental coverage on the 19th anniversary of the Commonwealth’s landmark health care reform law.

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