Can students with Commonwealth Care plans waive out of QSHIP?
No. Students who are subject to the QSHIP requirement are not eligible for Commonwealth Care. Students may obtain health insurance through their parents’ health insurance, health insurance offered by their employer, the school’s QSHIP plan, or enroll in a Commonwealth Choice plan. Commonwealth Choice offers a wide range of commercial health insurance plans. There are special Young Adults Plans for 18 to 26 year-olds. Please visit the Commonwealth Connector’s website (www.MAhealthconnector.org) for more details.