The ConnectorCare pilot expansion in Massachusetts has provided over 51,000 residents with access to more affordable health insurance, thanks to increased income eligibility limits from 300 percent to 500 percent of the federal poverty level. This initiative, part of the Fiscal Year 2024 state budget, has resulted in significant cost savings for members, with some saving over $150 monthly on premiums. A survey revealed that 88 percent of participants had utilized their new coverage, with one in five accessing previously deferred preventative services.
The program, supported by state and federal subsidies, offers low co-pays, no deductibles, and free prescriptions for chronic conditions, enhancing health equity. The expansion has led to record membership levels for the Health Connector, with 271,000 people enrolled in ConnectorCare as of August 2024.
Published August 26, 2024
