Massachusetts Health Connector
About
The Massachusetts Health Connector is the state’s health insurance marketplace, where individuals, families and small businesses can compare and enroll in health and dental plans. It was created under the landmark 2006 Massachusetts health care reform law, and Massachusetts continues to have the highest rate of health insurance coverage in the nation. Applicants can find out whether they qualify for help paying for coverage, including MassHealth, ConnectorCare, the Children’s Medical Security Plan and the Health Safety Net.
Shoppers can use a Get an Estimate tool to preview plans and possible savings before applying, and a Getting Started Guide walks first-time applicants through the process. Local enrollment assisters offer in-person help, and an online Help Center has videos and answers to common questions. The Connector also runs a Policy Center with annual reports, research, board meeting records and the text of the 2006 law.
What to Know
- Open Enrollment begins in late October.
- People applying for dental plans or financial help can enroll any time, as can those with a qualifying event.
- The Connector announced that its walk-in centers would close in 2025.
- Massachusetts students in higher education must have student health insurance or comparable coverage.
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