As your organizations begin planning for upcoming activities and events, the Health Connector is announcing that the Open Enrollment period is changing. Open Enrollment 2027 will begin on October 23, 2026, and end on December 23, 2026, for coverage beginning on January 1, 2027. This change is a result of new federal rules that govern the length… Continue Reading Planning Ahead: Health Connector Open Enrollment Date Change
Providers are reminded to request applications and submit them to MassHealth within a 90-day timeframe to ensure that an outdated version is not submitted for enrollment. As of January 2026, MassHealth has begun rolling out changes to its applications to include new information fields that will be displayed in the Mass.gov Provider Directory. Long-Term Services… Continue Reading Application Updates as of January 2026
The MassHealth contact information listed on current drug prior authorization decision notices is incorrect. For questions or concerns about drug authorizations, please contact the MassHealth Drug Utilization Review (DUR) program at (800) 745-7318. The DUR call center is open Monday-Friday 7:30am-6:00pm and Saturday 8:00am-12:00pm.
MassHealth shared information on the new changes coming to the agency required by a federal law passed in 2025, call the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OB3). There will be new rules for some members, including work and education requirements and more frequent renewals. Learn how these federal changes may affect MassHealth members. MassHealth Presentation… Continue Reading Spring 2026 MassHealth and Health Safety Net Updates
