Massachusetts Health Connector details small‑employer options for child‑care providers, sole proprietors

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State Health Connector presenters walked through how small employers — including child‑care centers — and sole proprietors can enroll in group or individual coverage, eligibility rules (including a non‑family employee requirement), tax‑credit guidance, enrollment timelines and where to get free help.

Presenters from the Massachusetts Health Connector gave a step‑by‑step overview of coverage options for small employers and sole proprietors during an online outreach session for early‑education providers.

The Health Connector team said small employers with up to 50 employees can use the Connector for Business marketplace to compare plans, potentially lower costs through employer contributions and access federal and state tax credits. Staff emphasized two eligibility requirements for small‑employer groups: the business must have at least one employee who is not an immediate family member, and the group must meet a participation threshold (presenters described a 75 percent participation or documented election/waiver requirement for a group to be considered active).

The presentation also covered options for sole proprietors and self‑employed individuals who do not qualify for a small‑employer group plan. Presenters explained that individuals can enroll through the Connector’s individual marketplace, may qualify for advance premium tax credits from the IRS, and can access Connect‑program plans that use federal and state funding to lower monthly premiums and reduce or eliminate deductibles for eligible households.

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Massachusetts Health Connector details small‑employer options for child‑care providers, sole proprietors

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