MassHealth has updated their Provider Manual with explanations of the eligibility codes for NewMMIS.
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.
The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation has updated its website with new resources for information and analysis on health care reform.
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.
A chart from the SHINE program shows eligibility guidelines for elders for health-related public benefit programs in 2009.
An unofficial guide to questions HAN members have asked about the Medical Security Program (MSP).
The Massachusetts Law Reform Institute has updated their excellent MassHealth Advocacy Guide for 2009.
Overall, standards for 2009 are less stringent than they were in 2008.
Those currently receiving public benefits may be eligible for discounted telephone service.
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.
Sites throughout the Commonwealth offer free help to low- and moderate-income Massachusetts residents.
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.
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.
ERV timeline is now 30 days.
A list of helpful referrals to help finding a dentist or oral surgeon who takes MassHealth, and resolving problems with the MassHealth dental program.
Prescription Advantage (PA), Massachusetts’ prescription drug assistance program for seniors and people with disabilities, has released enrollment and cost information for 2009.
