MA Health Care Learning Series
Understanding MassHealth Cost Sharing Policy Update Webinar: Phase 2 - June 2021
MassHealth is making changes to limit the amount of cost sharing members pay. During the webinar, you will learn how MassHealth will calculate copays, new terms members should be familiar with, view new copay notices, and the new premium hardship waivers.
This learning opportunity is for those who support MassHealth members. Attendees of this webinar will:
- Learn about MassHealth’s copay and premium policy updates.
- Hear information about how and when it will roll out.
- Learn about member notices and member resources.
- Understanding MassHealth Cost Sharing Policy Update: Phase 2 - PowerPoint presentation
MassHealth and Health Connector Release 21.0 Updates Webinar - August 12, 2020
The online application system at MAhealthconnector.org will be updated to Release 21.0 on August 6, 2020. This webinar will review the updates and enhancements that will be made to the online application for users under the age of 65.
During this presentation, staff from MassHealth and the Health Connector will review the following information:
- Identify and describe the updates and enhancements in Release 21.0
- Describe the new "Member Dashboard"
- Identify the new Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs) Application Questions
- MassHealth and Health Connector Release 21.0 Updates - PowerPoint presentation
MassHealth Cost Sharing Policy Updates - June 2020
During this presentation, staff from MassHealth will review the following information:
- Learn about MassHealth's proposed cost sharing changes.
- Hear information about how and when it will be rolled-out.
- Learn about member notices, and member tools and resources.
- UPDATED on 3/26/21 - Understanding MassHealth's Cost Sharing Policy Updates - PowerPoint presentation
- Understanding MassHealth's Cost Sharing Policy Updates - Audio Presentation
- Understanding MassHealth's Cost Sharing Policy Updates - Presentation Transcription
Year-End Tax Filing Process - January 2019
During this joint presentation, staff from the Health Connector and MassHealth will review the following information:
- What is the year-end tax filing process and why is it happening?
- What tax forms will members receive from the Health Connector and MassHealth?
- What should members do with the forms?
- When will forms be mailed?
- Where can members find help with tax preparation?
PowerPoint Presentation, Audio, Questions and Answers
IRS Fact Sheet on Volunteer Tax Preparation (English and Spanish)
Tax Preparer Letters (English and Spanish)
Health Connector Tax Filing Communications
Overview of Health Connector Health and Dental Plans for 2019
Staff from the Health Connector will:
- Describe the Health Connector's Seal of Approval (SOA) process
- Review the Health and Dental Plans that will be available for 2019 on MAhealthconnector.org
- Discuss some of the key changes to be aware of when helping consumers shop for coverage in their area
- Preview changes that will be made to Health Connector shopping pages
- Health Connector Health and Dental Plans for 2019 (PowerPoint presentation)
- Health Connector Health and Dental Plans for 2019 (audio presentation)
Changes to MassHealth Provisional Eligibility - June 26 and 28, 2018
- Health Connector and MassHealth: Changes to MassHealth Provisional Eligibility (PowerPoint presentation only)
- Health Connector and MassHealth: Changes to MassHealth Provisional Eligibility (audio and video presentation)
Learn About New MassHealth Health Plan Options - December 19, 2017
- New MassHealth Health Plans (PowerPoint presentation only)
- New MassHealth Health Plans (audio and video presentation)
Using the New MassHealthChoices.com Website - November 27 & 30, 2017
- Using the new MassHealthChoices.com website (PowerPoint presentation only)
- Using the new MassHealthChoices.com website (audio and video presentation)
