Last year, Massachusetts launched the largest expansion in health care affordability since the Health Connector was first created nearly two decades ago. As a result, more than 55,000 Massachusetts residents were able to access more affordable health insurance this year.
With the rise of the gig economy, people newly moving into Massachusetts, and individuals transitioning out of the MassHealth program, more middle-income residents needed affordable coverage than ever before.
Massachusetts stepped up to the plate and had their backs. Thanks to support from Gov. Maura Healey and the state Legislature, in 2024 we broadly increased income eligibility limits in our flagship ConnectorCare program as part of a two-year pilot, opening the door to more affordable coverage to tens of thousands of people. In 2025, individuals earning up to $75,300 and families of four earning up to $156,000 can be eligible for ConnectorCare plans.
Access to that coverage is available right now, with Open Enrollment ongoing and the Dec. 23 deadline for coverage to start the new year coming up soon.