Officials from the Massachusetts Health Connector launched a statewide effort to encourage community members to enroll in affordable health insurance coverage during the open enrollment period. The effort began with a string of business walks in East Boston, Dorchester New Bedford and Springfield — four communities with the lowest rates of health insurance enrollment.
With the goal of raising awareness in underserved communities, leaders from the Health Connector and the local communities shared information and resources for how to qualify to receive the lowest rates of health insurance. Informational materials can be found at these locations through the open enrollment period, which began on November 1 and will last until January 23, 2022.
The Massachusetts Health Connector is the Commonwealth’s health insurance exchange, and currently serves 300,000 individuals and small-employer members with health and dental insurance. Massachusetts residents who do not have health insurance from an employer or other entity can use the exchange to enroll in coverage. Through the ConnectorCare program, income-qualifying residents can access coverage that includes low-cost premiums and co-pays, and no deductibles. Information about access to health coverage for individuals and small businesses can be found at the Health Connector’s website, www.MAhealthconnector.org, over the phone at 1-877-MA-ENROLL (1-877-623-6765), or in-person through a local navigator organization