Overview
- Governor Maura Healey announced a $250 million investment into the Massachusetts Health Connector’s ConnectorCare program, funded from the Commonwealth Care Trust Fund.
- The state says the move will virtually negate premium increases for about 270,000 people whose costs jumped after enhanced federal tax credits expired on Jan. 1.
- The governor’s office previously estimated 328,000 Connector customers could face increases as high as $25,000 in 2026 without relief.
- With enhanced subsidies lapsed and KFF estimating average premium hikes of 114% for subsidized enrollees nationally, Massachusetts open enrollment runs through Jan. 23.
- Congress has not restored the expired federal aid, with a House vote on a three-year extension expected today and senators discussing a separate approach.