Category: Health Connector Website

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 […]

Error on Social Security Number Page

Hi, I ran into error HE090003 when filling out the application with a client.  This error occured on the page that indicates the individual’s gender social security number and correct name on their social security card. Health Connector CSR said I should either submit a new application by opening up a new account (with a […]

BREAKING: Online Application Systems Issue – Logins

Hello Loopers! Please see below for an important update from the Health Connector: Good Afternoon Assisters: Please see below for important information regarding the online application at MAhealthconnector.org. Systems Update:  The login functionality (Optum ID) is experiencing intermittent issues, so Assisters and Consumers may have trouble accessing their account or creating a new one.  Some […]

APTC estimator tool

Hi all,  The Health Connector’s estimator doesn’t seem to work anymore – it just tells you that someone should or should not qualify for APTCs, not how much they should be. It’s been like this for months…. So, I’ve been using this tool, from the Kaiser Foundation: http://kff.org/interactive/subsidy-calculator/ , when I need to estimate what someone’s […]

How’s the Online Application Working Now?

Hi again, Loopers: As many of you heard on the assister call, the Federal Data Hub has been experiencing problems for marketplaces across the country today, including the Health Connector. This issue should have been resolved now. How’s the online application working for you now? Please post your online application experiences here on In the […]