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The Health Connector’s Open Enrollment for 2026 Coverage Starts Tomorrow – Saturday, November 1st. Open Enrollment is the time of year when individuals and families can enroll in the Health Connector’s non-group health insurance coverage or switch existing coverage for any reason, without needing a qualifying event. This year’s Open Enrollment is November 1, 2025,… Continue Reading Health Connector Open Enrollment Starts 11/1/25 & Health Connector Partner Resources

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 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

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

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