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The Massachusetts Health Connector has voiced its strong support for the proposed rule to expand health coverage eligibility to Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients. By including DACA recipients as "lawfully present," this rule would grant access to crucial health programs such as Marketplace subsidies, Medicaid, and the Basic Health Program.
The Massachusetts Health Connector submitted a comment letter expressing strong support for the proposed rule, "Coverage of Certain Preventive Services under the Affordable Care Act." This rule aims to expand access to preventive services, including contraception, while addressing exemptions for entities with religious or moral objections.
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 [...]
The Massachusetts Health Connector has submitted its feedback on the proposed 2024 Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters (NBPP) rule, supporting key measures like allowing income attestation flexibility, advancing auto-enrollment policies, and broadening special enrollment period options. These actions aim to enhance coverage access while reducing administrative hurdles that often deter individuals from securing insurance.
Getting health insurance is an important first step in getting and staying healthy. Follow these guidelines to make sure you are taking care of your health and your coverage. #1 – Understand your health coverage Check with your insurance plan to see what services are covered, and know whether you will need to pay out of pocket for any services. Be familiar with your costs (premiums, co-payments, deductibles, co-insurance). Know the difference between in-network and out-of-network providers. Know where and when to send payments for your monthly health insurance premium from the Health Connector. #2 – Know where to go for care Use the emergency department only for life-threatening situations. Use your doctor for preventive health or when it’s not an emergency. Did you know that because of national healthcare reform, most health plans must cover a set of preventive services like shots and screening tests at no cost to you? Find out more about preventive services for adults, women, and children at https://www.healthcare.gov/preventive-care-benefits/adults/ #3 – Find a provider Ask people you trust and/or do research on the internet. Check which providers are in your network by searching on your health plan’s website or calling your health plan’s customer service number. If you’re assigned a provider and you want to change, call your health plan. #4 – After you have an appointment with a provider Follow your provider’s instructions. Fill any prescriptions you were given, and take them as directed. Review your explanation of [...]
With more help to pay for coverage for more people than ever before, Health Connector plans can be purchased by Dec. 23 to start the New Year November 1, 2022 – Starting today, people who need health insurance can get coverage that delivers high-quality, comprehensive benefits – including new $0 co-pays for some chronic illnesses – while also getting help paying for their coverage through the Massachusetts Health Connector. Open Enrollment runs through Jan. 23, 2023, with a deadline of Dec. 23 for people who want to start the New Year with coverage. The Health Connector is the only place where Massachusetts residents can access help paying for coverage, and all Health Connector plans meet state and federal standards, delivering the peace of mind that comes with having usable, affordable health insurance. Adult residents in Massachusetts are required to have health insurance coverage. People can find coverage at www.MAhealthconnector.org. “Massachusetts leads the nation in health care coverage, with more than 97 percent of about 7 million people covered, and we want every single person to have access to affordable health care that delivers strong benefits,” said Louis Gutierrez, the Executive Director of the Massachusetts Health Connector. “With more help than ever, including thousands of dollars in financial support for premiums a year, going into 2023 with health insurance is the right choice for everyone.” New in 2023 are $0 co-pays for ConnectorCare members for a number of important medications for chronic conditions, like diabetes, asthma, coronary artery disease and [...]
The Massachusetts Health Connector has expressed strong support for the proposed rule to reinforce nondiscrimination protections in health programs and activities. Advocating for the inclusion of protections based on sexual orientation, gender identity, and language proficiency, the Health Connector emphasizes the critical role these measures play in ensuring equitable access to health care for all.
Vídeo Baixe o PDF da Apresentação Baixar apresentação O American Rescue Plan e seguro de saúde através do Health Connector A Lei americana do Plano de Resgate de 2021 ajuda a reduzir os prêmios de seguro de saúde para os membros do Health Connector e fornece uma nova ajuda para pagar os prêmios do seguro de saúde para pessoas que nunca se qualificaram antes. Saiba mais e encontre perguntas frequentes→ Perguntas e Respostas Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) is used to determine your eligibility for subsidies through the Health Connector. More information and a form to assist you in calculating your annual projected income can be found below. Questions in the application will guide you through the information that you need to supply. In general, we recommend that you read the tooltips in the application if you have questions. It’s also helpful to have a copy of your most recent tax return handy so that you can compare your income or account for deductions that you might also have for 2022. Get full details at https://www.mahealthconnector.org/how-do-i-answer-questions-about-income Estimating your income while on unemployment can be difficult as your employment status may change, and for that reason we encourage people to return to their application any time they have a change in circumstances, including a change in their income. When estimating your yearly/annual income, combine the income you expect to earn in 2022 prior to becoming unemployed with your [...]
June 2022—Building on the Commonwealth’s state health reform efforts and Affordable Care Act’s success, the American Rescue Plan (ARP) has been instrumental in providing premium relief to state residents, driving 253,000 individuals to enroll with the Health Connector during Open Enrollment (OE) for 2022 coverage. Massachusetts’s bedrock of affordability meant the state had a higher coverage rate than other states as the pandemic began and has largely maintained it over the last two years.
