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History of Organization The Commonwealth Health Insurance Connector Authority (Health Connector) is an independent state authority created by chapter 58 of the acts of 2006 to implement key elements of Massachusetts’ historic health reform law. The Health Connector serves as an Exchange that assists individuals, families, and small employers in acquiring health coverage either through the Commonwealth Care (CommCare) or Commonwealth Choice (CommChoice) programs. CommCare is a subsidized insurance program available to adults in Massachusetts earning up to 300 percent of the Federal Poverty Level who generally do not have access to Employer-Sponsored Insurance or other subsidized insurance and who meet certain other eligibility guidelines. CommChoice is a non-subsidized insurance program available to individuals and to small employers with 50 or fewer employees. In addition to administering these programs, the Health Connector is also responsible for policy development associated with th
HHS’ Tracking Accountability in Government Grants System (TAGGS) website provides access to detailed descriptions of grants, loans, aggregated direct payments and other types of financial assistance awarded by the HHS Operating Divisions (OPDIVs) and the Office of the Secretary Staff Divisions (STAFFDIVs).
