Latest News

Program Assistant job opening at Community Partners

News - Submitted by Carol on July 25, 2008 - 5:00pm.

We are hiring! The deadline for applications is July 25, 2008.

Budget deficit threatens local agency

News - Submitted by Meg at CP on July 17, 2008 - 2:39pm.

VACA seeks community help

Patrick Administration on Town Hall tour

News - Submitted by Laura at CP on July 15, 2008 - 4:05pm.

Governor Patrick and his Cabinet are meeting with communities across the state this summer.

MassMedline still provides free prescription assistance

News - Submitted by Laura at CP on July 9, 2008 - 5:11pm.

Massachusetts residents with questions about medications or difficulty paying for them can get help.

Legislature's FY09 budget supports outreach and enrollment

News - Submitted by ADMIN Meg on July 3, 2008 - 1:15pm.

The Massachusetts Legislature continues Outreach and enrollment "mini-grants" and supports vital health access activities.

Fact sheet explains insurance options for college students

News - Submitted by Laura at CP on July 1, 2008 - 12:15pm.

A one-page summary sheet describes what QSHIP covers, what limits exist and how it works with other state health programs.

What to do about delayed Commonwealth Care Forms

News - Submitted by Laura at CP on June 26, 2008 - 2:39pm.

Members and applicants receiving delayed forms should fill them out immediately and file an appeal.

Radio PSA encourages youth to seek coverage

News - Submitted by michael on June 24, 2008 - 4:15pm.

Download a new outreach tool to reach young uninsured men.

Terminations for non-payment of premiums begin June 13

News - Submitted by Meg at CP on June 12, 2008 - 1:14pm.

Some MassHealth and CMSP members are losing benefits.

Food Stamps asset test eliminated for many MA applicants

News - Submitted by Anne on June 10, 2008 - 2:44pm.

Households with elders or disabled members see the greatest benefit.

What is "minimum creditable coverage?"

News - Submitted by Anne on June 4, 2008 - 3:45pm.

A new one-page guide explains the January 1, 2009 requirement.

MassHealth clarifies immigrant eligibility rules

News - Submitted by Anne on May 28, 2008 - 11:45am.

New guidance helps identify immigrants eligible for benefits.

Health access amendments proposed to Senate budget

News - Submitted by michael on May 20, 2008 - 4:45pm.

Debate begins May 21; support is needed.

FY09 Senate budget eliminates outreach funding

News - Submitted by Laura at CP on May 14, 2008 - 4:21pm.

Support Amendment to restore level funds for outreach.

HSN temporarily suspends some co-pays

News - Submitted by Laura at CP on May 12, 2008 - 1:22pm.

Health Safety Net providers should stop charging co-payments for medical services.

How do tax rebates figure in determining MassHealth eligibility?

News - Submitted by Laura at CP on May 9, 2008 - 10:34am.

MassHealth will not count federal economic stimulus rebates as income, but can consider them assets after an exemption period.

CommCare open enrollment May 1 – June 13

News - Submitted by Laura at CP on April 30, 2008 - 3:03pm.

Changes in premiums and co-pays should influence choices.

MassHealth dental changes

News - Submitted by Laura at CP on April 24, 2008 - 4:51pm.

A new flyer outlines administrative improvements.

2008 Affordability Schedule approved

News - Submitted by Laura at CP on April 22, 2008 - 5:28pm.

The Connector Board has issued new guidelines for determining who can afford to buy health insurance.

Proposed budget amendment could protect outreach

News - Submitted by michael on April 17, 2008 - 5:20pm.

New language will stabilize outreach and enrollment funding, broaden scope