Must Pay for Medicare Part A
If someone was on a subsidized Health Connector plan and wants to go back to the HC plan, a) can he do so, b) will he continued to received the subsidized premium, and c) is there a relevant SEP to do so?
APTC and Non Resident Aliens
Hi Loopers I REALLY need HELP on this one! I serve many students with F1 visas and many are getting APTC. Today I learned that F1 students have to file taxes as Non Resident Aliens and in so doing become required to pay back the APTC! This is a snip it from an email I […]
Resources on Federal Changes
Hi Loopers, Sharing a couple of helpful resources regarding federal changes. Here is the Health Connector webpage with updates on federal changes: https://www.mahealthconnector.org/updates. MLRI released a fact sheet for advocates working with ConnectorCare Plan Type 1 members. -Hannah
Health Care Access Training on Feb 4
As part of the Basic Benefits Training series hosted by Massachusetts Law Reform Institute (MLRI) with Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education (MCLE), there is a Health Care Access Training on February 4, from 9:30am-4pm. This training gives advocates an up-to-date nuts-and-bolts overview of eligibility in MassHealth and the Health Connector, and how to assist their patients […]
Green Card Eligibility
I have a client with a green card and a social security number but is only eligible for MassHealth Limited. Should she not qualify for a ConnectorCare plan? If so, what do I need to do to make this happen?
ConnectorCare over 65?
I am completely confused and need your help. I was under the impression that once a person turned 65 that they could stay on a ConnectorCare plan until the end of the year that they turned 65, then they had to take Medicare. When I look online I see information that says the ConnectorCare does […]
ConnectorCare 2024 higher premiums
Hi, So…the good news and the bad news. The higher income guidelines for adult-only households are almost always a great deal for these households. What I have noticed is that for families with children, they are often paying MORE than their former QHP-APTC plans. Obviously the adults will have way lower out-of-pocket expenses since they […]
MH renewals Q&A doc: Who gets HSN when losing MH coverage
Hi all, MassHealth published a transcript of the Q&A from webinar about 2023 renewals and I want to ask your thoughts about the answer to the final question about HSN eligibility after losing MassHealth. Doc is located here: Doc is located here Question: “Some members will lose coverage due to ineligibility and will enroll in […]
Navigator Designation Form (NDF) – When to fill one out
Hi all, Can someone explain to me whether the rules for completing an NDF differ between MassHealth and the Health Connector? My understanding is that each Navigator needs to have their own completed NDF on file for any client they are representing. At the bottom of Page 2 of the NDF form under Can I […]
MLRI FPL Table for 2023 & Health Access Training Feb 27
Hi Loopers, MLRI has posted its 2023 FPL Table here and here is information about registering for our 2023 Health Access Training -in person or livestream–on Feb 27. Get a refresher on the Basics in the morning session & trouble shooting tips & an overview of what to expect in 2023 in the afternoon session, […]