Individuals & Families

Here is a list of information and documents that you may want to gather before you start your new insurance application. You can still apply for help paying for health coverage if you have most of the information below. Social Security numbers for all people who are applying or An immigration document for all non-U.S. citizens who are applying. If you are applying for help paying for insurance: a copy of your federal tax return from last year. If you did not file taxes last year, or your income has changed since last year, have information about your current income ready (such as recent pay stubs or an unemployment award letter). Home or mailing address for everyone in your household who needs insurance. If your employer or your spouse’s employer offers health insurance, ask their Human Resources department these questions: Do any of the health plans that the employer offers meet the“minimum value” standard? What is the employee contribution to the lowest-cost health plan offered for an individual? How often? Weekly Every 2 weeks Twice a month Monthly

The most recent Open Enrollment period ended January 23, 2024. If it is outside the Open Enrollment period, there are still ways to get health insurance! If you qualify for coverage through the Health Connector, certain life events (“qualifying events”) allow you to get coverage during a 60-day special enrollment period, even though open enrollment has ended. You can enroll any time of the year if: You qualify for MassHealth. You now qualify for a ConnectorCare plan through the Health Connector after not having qualified in the past, or after applying for the first time. You are applying for dental coverage. You are a member of a federally recognized tribe or Alaska Native shareholder. Find out more about Special Enrollment Period to get started → If you are not sure if you qualify, you can get help by calling customer service or calling an Enrollment Assister near you to make an appointment.