Massachusetts residents can find rates and family health insurance plans available from Massachusetts Health Connector, the official marketplace for Cochituate, MA.
We offer county-specific rate listings for states who use the Federal Marketplace website HelathCare.gov:
For 2024 health insurance plans, Massachusetts open enrollment runs from November 1, 2023 through January 23, 2024. If you enroll by December 15, your coverage will begin on January 1, 2024.
Once the open enrollment period has ended, you may still be able to purchase health insurance for this year if you qualify for a special enrollment period. For example, if you’ve recently lost your job or significant income, you might qualify for a 60-day special enrollment period that will allow you to sign up for a new health insurance plan. (See What Happens If I Miss the Enrollment Deadline?)
To sign up for a health plan under the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) you can go directly to the online health insurance marketplace for Massachusetts. If you need personalized help, you can reach out to one of the many types of enrollment assistants working remotely during the COVID-19 crisis.
Where's the Massachusetts Health Care Exchange?
You can find the health insurance exchange for Massachusetts at Massachusetts Health Connector. This is where you can learn about the various health insurance options available to you under Obamacare. If you see a plan you like, you'll be guided through the enrollment process online.
Getting Personalized Help with Enrollment
In Massachusetts, if you need help understanding your options for coverage under Obamacare or signing up for a plan, you can get free help from a trained enrollment assistant.
The Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) expanded Medicaid eligibility to include more people who couldn’t otherwise obtain health insurance. As written, the ACA would extend Medicaid to all adults with incomes at or below 138% of the federal poverty level. (For a single person in Massachusetts in 2023, that’s $20,120. For a family of four, it’s $41,400.)
However, the U.S. Supreme Court later ruled that it was up to individual states to decide whether to expand Medicaid. As of December 2023, only 10 states have not expanded their programs.
Massachusetts Has Expanded Medicaid
Because Massachusetts did decide to expand its Medicaid program, residents can qualify for Medicaid more easily today than in years past.
Get Help Finding a Health Insurance Plan in Massachusetts
Get Help From the Massachusetts Health Insurance Exchange
The following links and telephone numbers take you to the official help resources for Massachusetts Health Connector, the health insurance marketplace for Massachusetts.
Get help by phone: 877-623-6765 (TTY: 877-623-7773)
Get help in person: To find a Massachusetts certified helper, use the Enrollment Assister Search page at Massachusetts Health Connector.
Get Help From a Licensed Insurance Broker
To directly connect with a Massachusetts insurance broker who can help you evaluate insurance plans and choose a plan that's appropriate for your situation, call 800-943-6832. (We receive advertising income from the licensed brokers who offer their services through this telephone number.)