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How to update your account to apply for subsidies

If you are a Health Connector member and did not apply for subsidies, you can update your account to see if you may qualify for a free or low-cost ConnectorCare plan, MassHealth, or a tax credit that can be used to lower your monthly premiums right away. How to update your information, step-by-step: Step 1: Sign into your account and go to your "My Eligibility" page. You will see "Year 2023" application listed. Step 2: On the "My Eligibility" page, click "Edit Application" under the Actions column. If you don't see this link, skip to Step 3. Step 3: On the next page, you will need to click the "Report a Change" link under the Actions column. Step 4: On the next page, choose "Change application type". Then, click the "Report Changes" button to make your updates. Step 4: You will be taken to the start of your application. Review your profile information and click continue until you get to the question "Do you need help paying for coverage?" Change your answer to "Yes, I want to see if I can get MassHealth or help paying for health care." When you click "Continue", you will need to go through the full application, updating your information as needed and answering questions about your household income. When you sign submit your updated application, this updates your eligibility information. Please be sure to follow instructions on your Eligibility Results page as you may need to shop for a new plan or make a [...]

What if my income changes during the year? How will that affect my eligibility for a tax credit?

It’s common for income to change throughout the year, particularly if you are self-employed, have a seasonal job, or more than one job. To get the most accurate tax credit amount, you should let the Health Connector know if you have any income changes during the year, as they happen. If you expect your income to go up during the year, you may want to consider changing the amount of tax credit that you apply to your monthly premiums, so that you take less than the full amount available to you. If you use your tax credit during the year and your actual income is over the amount that makes you eligible, you may need to pay back some or all of the credit. You always have the option of waiting until you file your taxes next year to take the credit on your tax return, instead of applying it to your premiums in advance. This may make sense for you if you aren’t sure what your income will be for the year, and are concerned about having to pay money back at tax time.