Author: Buliah Mae Thomas

Update New Premium Payment Online

Hi, I just met with a couple whose premium has increased for 2017.  They wanted to know how to go about updating the premium amount in their online account. We called the Connector Assister line and was told the following:  The Connector would have to cancel the current online account with the old payment and the […]

Adoption Pending

Hi all, I recently assisted a married same sex couple apply for health insurance.  They were in the process of adopting two young children and were concerned there was nothing in the drop-down list she felt was an acceptable response for “what is the child’s relationship to….”.     We called the Connector Assister line. […]

Living in Separate Households

Hi All, I am in the process of doing an application with a young, unemployed female with one seven year old child.  She and her child were terminated from MH Standard because she did not return the Eligibility Review Form.   The problem is her living situation.  She and the child’s father live in separate […]

Folder # vs Reference #

Hi, I called the Connector assister line this morning and at the end of our conversation was given a folder number.   There was no response to my question of when did this happen or why.  The representative just stated that it would make it easier to find the client.  Has anyone heard about this […]

Planning an Outreach Event

Hello everyone, I am looking for a blueprint from soup to nuts on getting to know the how, when and where to plan an Outreach or Enrollment event.   How to get started in the process.  When to know it’s the right time to act.  Where would be the perfect location for the type of outing […]

Dental Application

I recently submitted an unsbsidized paper dental application for an over 65 yr old client.  Several days later I received a call from the connector asking that we resubmit the application online.  When I asked the reason for this I was told “so that his income can be determined.”   I questioned why this information could not be […]

Health Safety Net Retro for Seniors

Hello All, Can anyone tell me what is the HSN retro time frame for an over 65 individual with Medicare as their primary?  This person would not eligible for MassHealth. Also, has anyone ever heard of a 3 month HSN retro to be upgraded to 6 months once all of the clients verifications are received?    And finally has […]