Small Business Resource Series: Massachusetts Health Connector for Business-Health Coverage Options for Small Employers (WEBINAR)

Massachusetts Health Connector for Business – health coverage options for small employers

Small businesses that need to offer affordable, quality health insurance to employees can learn about cost-effective options from the Massachusetts Health Connector for Business. During this session, representatives from the Commonwealth’s health insurance exchange will detail how small businesses can find plans that provide great benefits with lower premiums, other opportunities to save money through federal tax credits and 15 percent rebates through the ConnectWell program, along with options that give employees the flexibility to pick the plan that best meets their needs. Whether you currently offer coverage and are looking for a better plan, or you want to offer health insurance for the first time, you can enroll online or find a local broker ready to help you find a great plan for your company and employees.

Learn more at: Business – Massachusetts Health Connector (mahealthconnector.org)

 

Registration is required to attend this webinar. The Zoom link will be emailed to registrants prior to the webinar.

This informative webinar is offered at no cost and is being sponsored in partnership with the North Shore Alliance for Economic Development and the Massachusetts Office of Business Development (MOBD). Maria Di Stefano, Northeast Regional Director, will provide an update on MOBD resources.

Presenter

Niki Conte

Niki Conte,
Director of Outreach and Education
Massachusetts Health Connector

Niki Conte joined the Massachusetts Health Connector in December of 2006 soon after the passage of Massachusetts Health Care Reform and the creation of the organization. She initially served as the Director of Outreach for the Commonwealth Care program, the state’s subsidized health insurance plan that served over 175,000 members. In that role, she worked to develop communications and outreach strategies to engage both new and existing members.

After the passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), she helped develop and implement strategies to effectively transition consumers into their ACA compliant plans available on MAhealthconnector.org with a focus on the development of the Health Connector’s Navigator grant program that offers community-based eligibility and enrollment assistance.

Currently, as the Director of Outreach and Education, she continues to work on strategies to maintain awareness about the Massachusetts Health Connector, engage and inform potential new members and stakeholder groups about the changes and opportunities for health insurance coverage available through the Massachusetts Health Connector including the Health Connector for Business platform.

Presenter

Thalia Mercedes

Thalia Mercedes is a dedicated Communications and Outreach Associate at the Massachusetts Health Connector, specializing in community engagement through public webinars and outreach initiatives. Her expertise includes the Health Connector's enrollment process, eligibility criteria, and available resources in the Commonwealth, crucial for aiding vulnerable populations in understanding their healthcare coverage.

Presenter

Jonathan Gentile

Director of Operations & Business Development – Health Connector for Business
Massachusetts Health Connector

Jonathan has 6 years of healthcare experience with the Commonwealth and joined the Health Connector in 2024. Prior to working with the Health Connector, he was an Assistant Director at MassHealth where he oversaw document processing for MassHealth, DTA, the Health Connector, and UMASS.

In his current role at the Health Connector, he oversees the Health Connector for Business’ operational function and improvement efforts as well as its growth strategy. Aligning with the agency’s overall mission, his team is determined to help small groups find affordable shopping solutions to health coverage through a robust shopping model dedicated to easily comparing plans across all major heath carriers.