Springfield MassHealth Enrollment Center (MEC) Moving
Springfield MEC Moving on October 24, 2025 New Address: 243 Cottage Street, Springfield Springfield MEC Moving Information
Health Connector Preliminary Eligibility Notices are Mailing
Notices for Health Connector Redetermination are Being Mailed! Preliminary Eligibility notices for the Health Connector’s Open Enrollment 2026 are now being sent to members through mid-September. Some members may have already received their notices. These notices tell members about: their estimated 2026 Federal Poverty Level (FPL) their program eligibility based on information that is currently… Continue Reading Health Connector Preliminary Eligibility Notices are Mailing
Health Connector Federal Policy Updates: ConnectorCare Program Changes
Health Connector Federal Policy Updates The federal government recently passed a budget reconciliation bill on July 4, 2025. As a result, many Health Connector members will see increases in the cost of their health insurance or changes in their eligibility, access to coverage, or the amount of financial help they’re able to receive. For Plan… Continue Reading Health Connector Federal Policy Updates: ConnectorCare Program Changes
Enrolling Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) Members in Medicare
MassHealth requires members to enroll in health insurance they have access to that’s at no cost to them, including Medicare. This is because MassHealth is the payer of last resort and pays for health care and related services only when no other source of payment is available, except when required by federal law. Qualified Medicare… Continue Reading Enrolling Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) Members in Medicare
Employee Sponsored Health Insurance Verification Effort
Applicants and members who receive affordable employer-sponsored insurance (ESI) are not eligible for Advanced Premium Tax Credits (APTCs). If an applicant or member is not offered ESI or is offered an unaffordable plan, they may be eligible for APTCs if they meet other eligibility requirements. The Health Connector verifies access to ESI by sending notices… Continue Reading Employee Sponsored Health Insurance Verification Effort
Health Connector Walk-in Center Closures
All Health Connector walk-in center locations will be closed as of June 27th. These closures come as part of an effort to streamline services and expand access to other free and local options. The last day of operation for each location is listed below: Springfield (88 Industrial Ave.), closed on March 28 Worcester (146 Main St.),… Continue Reading Health Connector Walk-in Center Closures
Updates to Health Connector Special Enrollment Period Effective Dates and Updated Applications
Health Connector Special Enrollment Period Effective Dates System and Process Update: When a member reports a change that opens a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) after the 23rd the month, the online application will now automatically offer an effective date option for the following month. Previously, when a member reported a move on 3/24, the earliest… Continue Reading Updates to Health Connector Special Enrollment Period Effective Dates and Updated Applications
New MassHealth dental Third-Party Administrator
MassHealth will be transitioning to a new dental third-party administrator for MassHealth, the Children’s Medical Security Plan (CMSP), and Health Safety Net (HSN) members. The new anticipated start date for the new dental administrator, BeneCare, is April 1, 2025. The current MassHealth dental administrator, DentaQuest, will continue until March 31, 2025. For more information on… Continue Reading New MassHealth dental Third-Party Administrator
MassHealth Announcement: Standing Orders for Prenatal Vitamins, OTC Oral Hormonal Birth Control
As of January 27, 2025, MassHealth has issued a standing order for prenatal vitamins and a standing order for over-the-counter (OTC) oral hormonal birth control. MassHealth members and Health Safety Net (HSN) patients are now able to get these medications free-of-charge without a prescription from their prescriber. Learn more about the standing orders at Publications, Notices,… Continue Reading MassHealth Announcement: Standing Orders for Prenatal Vitamins, OTC Oral Hormonal Birth Control
Health Connector and MassHealth Tax Forms Mailed
Health Connector Member Tax Forms The Health Connector has completed the mailing of 1095-A tax forms for those members who had coverage in 2024. Mailed forms should be received during the week of February 3rd based on a member’s mailing preference. If a member selected paperless, they will get an email that informs them the 1095-A… Continue Reading Health Connector and MassHealth Tax Forms Mailed