On June 22, 2020, the Health Connector announced in an Administrative Bulletin an extension to the special enrollment period in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) emergency through July 23, 2020 to assist uninsured Massachusetts residents seeking health coverage. (The extended enrollment period was previously set to end June 23.)
- If you need to apply for coverage, you can start by creating an application →
If you apply coverage under this special enrollment, the deadlines to complete enrollment are as follows:
| Coverage Start Date | Enrollment Deadline |
|---|---|
| July 1 | June 23 |
| August 1 | July 23 |
Please note that if you are eligible to enroll due to normal special enrollment period rules, you can select the one that applies when you complete your application.
If you or family members are eligible for MassHealth programs, you can apply any time of the year. Your coverage may start sooner than the 1st of the month.
If you need help, you can call customer service at 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.–6:00 p.m.
