Healthcare for Business

2026 Massachusetts Application timelines

Below are the deadlines for applying, enrolling and submitting first payment for your businesses healthcare benefits in Massachusetts.  

It’s recommend to a quote at least 30 days prior to your coverage start date.

March 1st, 2026

  • Employer Application Deadline: February 1st, 2026

  • Employee Enrollment Deadline: February 10th, 2026

  • First Payment Due: February 20th, 2026


April 1st, 2026

  • Employer Application Deadline: March 1st, 2026

  • Employee Enrollment Deadline: March 10th, 2026

  • First Payment Due: March 20th, 2026


May 1st, 2026

  • Employer Application Deadline: April 1st, 2026

  • Employee Enrollment Deadline: April 10th, 2026

  • First Payment Due: April 20th, 2026


June 1st, 2026

  • Employer Application Deadline: May 1st, 2026

  • Employee Enrollment Deadline: May 10th, 2026

  • First Payment Due: May 20th, 2026


July 1st, 2026

  • Employer Application Deadline: June 1st, 2026

  • Employee Enrollment Deadline: June 10th, 2026

  • First Payment Due: June 20th, 2026


August 1st, 2026

  • Employer Application Deadline: July 1st, 2026

  • Employee Enrollment Deadline: July 10th, 2026

  • First Payment Due: July 20th, 2026


September 1st, 2026

  • Employer Application Deadline: August 1st, 2026

  • Employee Enrollment Deadline: August 10th, 2026

  • First Payment Due: August 20th, 2026


October 1st, 2026

  • Employer Application Deadline: September 1st, 2026

  • Employee Enrollment Deadline: September 10th, 2026

  • First Payment Due: September 20th, 2026


November 1st, 2026

  • Employer Application Deadline: October 1st, 2026

  • Employee Enrollment Deadline: October 10th, 2026

  • First Payment Due: October 20th, 2026


December 1st, 2026

  • Employer Application Deadline: November 1st, 2026

  • Employee Enrollment Deadline: November 10th, 2026

  • First Payment Due: November 20th, 2026

What MedHealth has to offer:

Access to 50+ plans offered through 5 top insurance companies and 3 different plan types through the Massachusetts Health Connector for small businesses.

Savings opportunities for qualified businesses, like saving 15% through ConnectWell and up to 50% health care tax rebates.

Personalized service to help navigate policy renewals, onboarding employees and other administrative tasks.

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Servicing Businesses Across Massachusetts

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Frequently Asked Question

Working with us is completely FREE to small businesses, we are compensated by insurance companies. We help our partners in several different ways.

Finding the right plan - We learn about your company, employees, goals and budget to find the best plan for your busienss.

Service - We help employees enroll in your plan, answer their questions and manage events like adding dependents due to the birth of a child. Plus, we work hard to find you tax rebates or state approve rebates.

Renewals - We communicate important renewal date, coordinate documents and cover plan changes.

Here's what you need to qualify to obtain coverage through the Massachusetts Health Connector.

Your company has between 2-50 employees.

Your company is based in Massachusetts.

Plan Options - select from over 50 plan options across 3 plan types, we'll help you find the right one.

Savings - On top of the many options, there are cost savings and tax rebated available to qualified businesses.

Simplicity - The platform brings together big insurance companies, the State of Mass and certified brokers, like MedHealth to provide an easy health coverage experience.