Month: November 2024

New Health Connector Eligibility for DACA Recipients

Overview As of November 1, 2024, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients are considered lawfully present for Health Connector purposes. This allows DACA recipients to access subsidies (if they meet all subsidy eligibility requirements) and unsubsidized coverage options through the Health Connector. Currently, DACA recipients up to 300% FPL are eligible for MassHealth Family… Continue Reading New Health Connector Eligibility for DACA Recipients

Understanding Immigration Requirements and Application Completion for Health Insurance Coverage in Massachusetts: Part 2, Session 2

This webinar is meant for those who want to understand the citizenship and immigration policies that guide the MassHealth and Health Connector programs for individuals younger than 65 and best practices to support applicants and members in completing an application – online or on paper. This session will review scenarios and the application.   Webinar… Continue Reading Understanding Immigration Requirements and Application Completion for Health Insurance Coverage in Massachusetts: Part 2, Session 2

Understanding Immigration Requirements and Application Completion for Health Insurance Coverage in Massachusetts: Part 2, Session 1

This webinar is meant for those who want to understand the citizenship and immigration policies that guide the MassHealth and Health Connector programs for individuals younger than 65 and best practices to support applicants and members in completing an application – online or on paper. This session will review scenarios and the application. Webinar Registration… Continue Reading Understanding Immigration Requirements and Application Completion for Health Insurance Coverage in Massachusetts: Part 2, Session 1

Reminders regarding system updates for the online application at MAhealthconnector.org

Health Connector Open Enrollment began on Friday, November 1st. Updates were made to the system to accommodate shopping for Health Connector coverage that starts in 2025. It is recommended that following any systems release or update, Assisters or anyone using the online application (including the Assister Portal) should clear their cache or internet history before accessing the… Continue Reading Reminders regarding system updates for the online application at MAhealthconnector.org

Tufts Health Direct Network Changes for Health Connector Members

Tufts Health Direct has made two changes to its provider network for plans available through MAhealthconnector.org. Starting on January 1, 2025, hospitals and providers in the UMass Medical Center network and Boston Children’s Hospital network will no longer be available to Health Connector members enrolled in Tufts Health Direct.   Members have the option of staying… Continue Reading Tufts Health Direct Network Changes for Health Connector Members

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