Massachusetts Health Insurance Payment Assistance Programs

Is there any assistance to help me pay for health insurance?

Massachusetts has several programs that may help you get a health plan. Some of these are:

Commonwealth Care

Commonwealth Care is a state subsidized insurance program for those who earn 300% of the federal poverty level or less. The Connector manages Commonwealth Care. It offers a choice of four plans. Call 1-877-MA-ENROLL or 1-877-623-7773 (TTY) or visit www.mahealthconnector.org for to learn more and to get an application.

Insurance Partnership Program

The Insurance Partnership Program is a state program for small group plans that subsidizes health insurance premiums for the small group and its employees. Call 1-800-399-8285 or visit www.insurancepartnership.org to learn more and to get an application.

MassHealth

MassHealth is a comprehensive health insurance program and premium assistance program for parents, children, senior citizens, and persons who are disabled or unemployed. Call 1-800-841-2900 to learn more.

Children's Medical Security Plan

Children's Medical Security Plan is a limited health insurance program for children that provides primary and preventive health care. Call 1-800-531-2229 to learn more.

Medical Security Plan

Medical Security Plan is a state subsidized health insurance plan for people who are receiving unemployment insurance benefits. Call 1-800-914-4455 to learn more.

Whom should I call for additional information?

If you have general questions about plan options, allowable pricing practices, or health insurance laws, call the Division of Insurance Consumer Services Section at (617) 521-7794.

To get a list of health plans offered in Massachusetts, go to Division website, www.mass.gov/doi.

If you think that your health plan has not complied with a law, you can call the Bureau of Managed Care at 617-521-7372, send a fax to 617-521-7773 or send an e-mail to bmc.mailbox@state.ma.us.

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