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National report recognizes CP as a technology leader

News - Submitted by admin on June 25, 2009 - 2:33pm.
New NTEN report highlights CP's technology strategy.

NewMMIS eligibility codes and messages

News - Submitted by Laura at CP on June 16, 2009 - 4:08pm.

MassHealth has updated their Provider Manual with explanations of the eligibility codes for NewMMIS.

Conversation on race and health in Springfield

News - Submitted by Laura at CP on June 3, 2009 - 9:35am.

On Saturday, June 6, 2009, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., the National Conference for Community and Justice (NCCJ) will be facilitating a daylong conversation about race and health in an event co-sponsored by Tapestry Health and the Springfield Disparities Project.

New information resources from BCBS Foundation

News - Submitted by Laura at CP on May 29, 2009 - 12:02pm.

The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation has updated its website with new resources for information and analysis on health care reform.

CommCare open enrollment May 25 - June 25, 2009

News - Submitted by Laura at CP on May 26, 2009 - 2:05pm.

Commonwealth Care members who live in areas where more than one health plan is offered may change their plans between May 25 and June 25, 2009.

Health benefits eligibility chart for elders in 2009

News - Submitted by Laura at CP on May 21, 2009 - 3:10pm.

A chart from the SHINE program shows eligibility guidelines for elders for health-related public benefit programs in 2009.

Medical Security Program FAQ

News - Submitted by Laura at CP on May 13, 2009 - 9:24am.

An unofficial guide to questions HAN members have asked about the Medical Security Program (MSP).

MassHealth Advocacy Guide updated

News - Submitted by Laura at CP on April 30, 2009 - 9:36am.

The Massachusetts Law Reform Institute has updated their excellent MassHealth Advocacy Guide for 2009.

2009 Affordability Schedule is out

News - Submitted by Laura at CP on April 8, 2009 - 1:00pm.

Overall, standards for 2009 are less stringent than they were in 2008.

Free cell phones and landline discounts for low-income people

News - Submitted by Laura at CP on March 25, 2009 - 10:34am.

Those currently receiving public benefits may be eligible for discounted telephone service.

How to get a Hardship Waiver for the Medical Security Program

News - Submitted by Laura at CP on March 18, 2009 - 11:35am.

A helpful expenses form makes it easier for unemployed people to prove they can’t afford premium costs. Thanks to Karen Landry at the Gateway Health Access Program in Gardner for sharing it.

Free help for clients filing state and federal tax forms

News - Submitted by Meg at CP on February 26, 2009 - 1:38pm.

Sites throughout the Commonwealth offer free help to low- and moderate-income Massachusetts residents.

What do outreach workers think of health care reform?

News - Submitted by Anne on February 19, 2009 - 3:11pm.

Between Oct. 8 and Oct. 16, 2008, 54 outreach workers in Massachusetts communities responded to a nine-question online survey from Community Partners asking for their observations and opinions of health care reform (HCR) after two years of implementation.

2009 income guidelines for MassHealth, other programs

News - Submitted by Carol on February 10, 2009 - 3:42pm.
New Federal Poverty Guidelines are effective March 1 for Massachusetts health care programs.

MassHealth member rights and drug copay increases

News - Submitted by Laura at CP on February 5, 2009 - 3:08pm.

A know-your-rights flyer from Community Partners explains new MassHealth copay increases and reminds members that even when they cannot pay the copay at the counter, the pharmacy is required to dispense their prescriptions.

What you told the Obama team about Health Care Reform

News - Submitted by admin on January 20, 2009 - 5:06pm.
Tom Daschle invited people across the nation to share their concerns, fears, and ideas about bringing change to the health care system with the Obama-Biden Transition Team. Outreach workers respond.

MLRI training on health coverage programs

News - Submitted by Laura at CP on January 15, 2009 - 1:42pm.
On February 4, 2009, Massachusetts Law Reform Institute (MLRI) will host a daylong training in Boston about state-subsidized health coverage programs.

Turnaround time for ERVs reduced

News - Submitted by Anne on January 13, 2009 - 4:19pm.

ERV timeline is now 30 days.

MassHealth Dental Resources

News - Submitted by Laura at CP on January 8, 2009 - 6:00pm.

A list of helpful referrals to help finding a dentist or oral surgeon who takes MassHealth, and resolving problems with the MassHealth dental program.

New guidelines for Prescription Advantage in 2009

News - Submitted by Anne on December 9, 2008 - 11:50am.

Prescription Advantage (PA), Massachusetts’ prescription drug assistance program for seniors and people with disabilities, has released enrollment and cost information for 2009.