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Video Enrolled in COBRA and losing help paying? Apply through the Health Connector to see if savings are available for you. Niki Conte and Kayla Scire from the Massachusetts Health Connector are here to provide some information for people who are currently enrolled in COBRA but will be losing subsidies at the end of this month. People who chose to take COBRA have the option to enroll through the Health Connector when their subsidies end Losing help paying for COBRA is a qualifying event that lets you enroll outside of the Open Enrollment period. They will need to apply, choose their plan, and pay their first premium by the 23rd of the month for their coverage to start on October 1. Get covered now Enroll today by completing an application. Get started now. Or, call customer service at 1-877-MA ENROLL (1-877-623-6765) or TTY: 711 for assistance. You can also make an appointment with a Certified Enrollment Assister. Find organizations near you → Additional Resources Resource download page (Shopping Guides, Guide to Subsidies, ConnectorCare Overview, Standardized QHPs) Health Connector Provider and Prescription search tool Enrollment Assistance search Customer service information

Video Download Presentation PDF Download Presentation American Rescue Plan & Health Connector Coverage The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 helps lower health insurance premiums for Health Connector members and provides new help paying for health insurance premiums for people who’ve never qualified before. Learn more and find frequently asked questions→ Questions & Answers 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 2021. 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 earned in 2021 (or expect to earn in 2021) prior to becoming unemployed with your weekly unemployment benefit amount for the duration of the expected unemployed period (up to 39 [...]

Video Download Presentation PDF Download Presentation American Rescue Plan & Health Connector Coverage The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 helps lower health insurance premiums for Health Connector members and provides new help paying for health insurance premiums for people who’ve never qualified before. Learn more and find frequently asked questions→ Questions & Answers 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 2021. 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 earned in 2020 (or expect to earn in 2021) prior to becoming unemployed with your weekly unemployment benefit amount for the duration of the expected unemployed period (up to 39 [...]

Video Download Presentation PDF Download Presentation American Rescue Plan & Health Connector Coverage The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 helps lower health insurance premiums for Health Connector members and provides new help paying for health insurance premiums for people who’ve never qualified before. Learn more and find frequently asked questions→ Questions & Answers 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 2021. 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 earned in 2020 (or expect to earn in 2021) prior to becoming unemployed with your weekly unemployment benefit amount for the duration of the expected unemployed period (up to 39 [...]

Video The American Rescue Plan delivers new and expanded subsidies to hundreds of thousands of people in Massachusetts through the Health Connector to help lower the cost of their health insurance. Now, people who were eligible for unemployment benefits at least one week in 2021 may qualify for a low- or $0 premium plan with the Health Connector through the end of 2021. Learn more and see frequent asked questions → Additional Resources Resource download page (Shopping Guides, Guide to Subsidies, ConnectorCare Overview, Standardized QHPs) Health Connector Provider and Prescription search tool Enrollment Assistance search Customer service information

Video Download Presentation PDF Download Presentation American Rescue Plan & Health Connector Coverage The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 helps lower health insurance premiums for Health Connector members and provides new help paying for health insurance premiums for people who’ve never qualified before. Learn more and find frequently asked questions→ Questions & Answers 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 2021. 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 earned in 2020 (or expect to earn in 2021) prior to becoming unemployed with your weekly unemployment benefit amount for the duration of the expected unemployed period (up to 39 [...]

Video Download Presentation PDF Download Presentation American Rescue Plan & Health Connector Coverage The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 helps lower health insurance premiums for Health Connector members and provides new help paying for health insurance premiums for people who’ve never qualified before. Learn more and find frequently asked questions→ Questions & Answers 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 2021. 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 earned in 2020 (or expect to earn in 2021) prior to becoming unemployed with your weekly unemployment benefit amount for the duration of the expected unemployed period (up to 39 [...]

Video Download Presentation PDF Download Presentation American Rescue Plan & Health Connector Coverage The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 helps lower health insurance premiums for Health Connector members and provides new help paying for health insurance premiums for people who’ve never qualified before. Learn more and find frequently asked questions→ Questions & Answers 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 2021. 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 earned in 2020 (or expect to earn in 2021) prior to becoming unemployed with your weekly unemployment benefit amount for the duration of the expected unemployed period (up to 39 [...]

Video Download Presentation PDF Download Presentation Questions & Answers 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 2021. 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 earned in 2020 (or expect to earn in 2021) prior to becoming unemployed with your weekly unemployment benefit amount for the duration of the expected unemployed period (up to 39 weeks). If you think you are returning to work, include the amount that you expect to earn for the remainder of the year. The table and tips below can help you know what needs to be included or not when answering the current income question and [...]

Video Download Presentation PDF Download Presentation Questions & Answers 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 2021. 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 earned in 2020 (or expect to earn in 2021) prior to becoming unemployed with your weekly unemployment benefit amount for the duration of the expected unemployed period (up to 39 weeks). If you think you are returning to work, include the amount that you expect to earn for the remainder of the year. The table and tips below can help you know what needs to be included or not when answering the current income question and [...]