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Do you want to become a BMC HealthNet Plan member? Learn more about how to enroll yourself or family into each of our different plan types.

How to Apply for MassHealth Coverage

Online: MAHealthConnector.org (This is usually the fastest way to get coverage.)
Phone: 877-MA-ENROLL (877-623-6765), Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m
Mail: Paper Application
In Person: Find out where you can apply in person.

When you apply, you will need:

Two recent pay stubs OR last year's U.S. tax return
OR
Social Security award letter AND
- Proof of other income (i.e., child support, unemployment, etc.)
- Proof of citizenship/national status (copy both sides)
At least one of the following items:
- U.S. passport
- Certificate of Naturalization (DHS# N-550 or N-570) or
- Certificate of U.S. Citizenship (DHS# N-560 or N-561) or
- U.S. birth certificate and a Massachusetts ID or driver's license
To check the status of your application or to get more information on MassHealth eligibility rules and all your health plan options, call the MassHealth Customer Service Center at 800-841-2900 (TTY 800-497-4648), Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

To select BMC HealthNet Plan:

Once you qualify for MassHealth, you'll get an enrollment package that tells you how to select a health plan.
To choose us as your health plan, select your plan online or call MassHealth at 800-841-2900. You can confirm that we have a plan in your area using the MassHealth Enrollment Guide.
If you don't select a MassHealth health plan within 14 days of the date on your enrollment package letter, the state will automatically assign you to a health plan.
MassHealth members that are enrolled in a BMC HealthNet Plan (and members of all other MassHealth managed care plans) may select a plan during the Plan Selection Period. This is a 90-day time period when you can shop and change your managed care plan. When the 90 days is up, you will enter a Fixed Enrollment Period. During this time you will need to stay with the plan you are in until the next Plan Selection Period. MassHealth has a few exceptions to this policy.

Questions? Call the MassHealth Customer Service Center at 800-841-2900 (TTY 800-497-4648), Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

How to Apply for ConnectorCare Coverage

Online: MAHealthConnector.org (This is usually the fastest way to get coverage.)
Phone: 877-MA-ENROLL (877-623-6765), Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m
In Person: Find out where you can apply in person.

When you apply, you will need:

Social Security numbers for all people who are applying, or
An immigration document for all non-U.S. citizens who are applying. (Find more information at the Health Connector.)
A copy of your federal tax return from last year. If you did not file taxes last year, or your income has changed since last year, have information about your current income ready such as recent pay stubs or an unemployment award letter.
If your employer offers health insurance, ask these questions:
- Do any of the health plans that your employer offers meet the "minimum value" standard?
- What is the weekly or monthly employee contribution to the lowest-cost health plan offered for an individual?

To select BMC HealthNet Plan

Once the Health Connector confirms that you qualify, you can then choose a ConnectorCare plan to enroll into at MAHealthConnector.org. BMC HealthNet Plan offers affordable pricing on our ConnectorCare plans to make paying for health coverage less of a burden. Here are some things to know about this plan:

Open enrollment is November 1 through January 23. However, for 2021 open enrollment has been extended until July 23. Open enrollment is the only time you can apply for or change your coverage unless you have a qualifying life event— like getting married, losing your job, having a child, or losing health insurance coverage. See a full list of qualifying events.
When you apply, you will need to pay your first month's health insurance premium. Select your plan by the the 23rd of the month and your coverage will begin the following month. To see what options are available for paying your monthly premium click here.

Need more information? Call BMC HealthNet Plan at 855-833-8120, Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

How to Apply for a Qualified Health Plan

Online: MAHealthConnector.org (This is usually the fastest way to get coverage.) Members buying Silver Plans who do not qualify for subsidies may want to consider buying their plan through a lower cost partner.
Phone: 877-MA-ENROLL (877-623-6765), Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
In Person: Find out where you can apply in person.

When you apply through the MA Health Connector, you will need:

Social Security numbers for all people who are applying, or
An immigration document for all non-U.S. citizens who are applying. (Find more information at the Health Connector)
A copy of your federal tax return from last year. If you did not file taxes last year, or your income has changed since last year, have information about your current income ready such as recent pay stubs or an unemployment award letter.
If your employer offers health insurance, ask these questions:
- Do any of the health plans that your employer offers meet the "minimum value" standard?
- What is the weekly or monthly employee contribution to the lowest-cost health plan offered for an individual?

To select BMC HealthNet Plan

Once the Health Connector confirms that you qualify, you can then choose a Qualified Health Plan to enroll into at MAHealthConnector.org. Here are some things to know about this plan:

Open enrollment is November 1 through January 23. However, for 2021 open enrollment has been extended until July 23. Open enrollment is the only time you can apply for coverage or change your existing coverage unless you have a qualifying life event— like getting married, losing your job, having a child, or losing health insurance coverage. See a full list of qualifying events.
To start your coverage you will need to pay your premium. When you enroll, you must apply and pay your first month's premium up to five business days before the end of the month for your coverage to begin the following month. For coverage beginning March 1, you must pay your premium by January 31. (See chart below.) When you apply, you'll also find out if you qualify for help paying your premiums. To see what options are available for paying your monthly premium click here

To get coverage that starts:	Apply and pay your premium by:
January 1	December 23
February 1	January 23
March 1	January 23

To apply or re-enroll in a Qualified Health Plan:

To re-enroll in your current plan for the following year if it's still available, simply pay your premium by December 23, and you will continue to be covered.
To apply for a new plan or change your current plan, go to the Massachusetts Health Connector website and log in to update your application and shop for plans

The Health Connector offers plans grouped into tiers (Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum). All tiers offer the same benefits but differ based on how you choose to share the costs of care. BMC HealthNet Plan offers options in every tier.

Need more information? Call BMC HealthNet Plan at 855-833-8120, Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.