FAQs

Penalties for some uninsured start soon

News - Submitted by Meg at CP on February 8, 2008 - 10:59am.

A new flyer helps explain the timeline.

Calling MassHealth

Blog - February 5, 2008 - 5:28pm - Meg Kroeplin - Community Partners - Amherst

Nikki Riel from the Women's Health Network in Franklin County sent me contact info for specific places at MassHealth (click the link for a printable PDF), including the Estate Recovery and Appeals units and various premium-paying programs.

Getting a MassHealth premium waiver or payment plan

News - Submitted by Meg at CP on January 31, 2008 - 1:31pm.

Clients at risk of losing coverage may apply for assistance.

What do MassHealth and Commonwealth Care cover?

News - Submitted by Laura at CP on January 15, 2008 - 12:59pm.

A chart compares MassHealth and Commonwealth Care services.

From UCP to HSN: the top three changes

News - Submitted by Meg at CP on December 27, 2007 - 12:46pm.


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Does HSN cover services that may not be provided by other insurances?

News - Submitted by Meg at CP on December 27, 2007 - 9:17am.

Patients enrolled in certain insurance programs are eligible for Health Safety Net Secondary, which may pay for allowable services not covered by their insurance, deductibles, and coinsurance.


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Will HSN still pay for services provided to undocumented people?

News - Submitted by Meg at CP on December 27, 2007 - 9:17am.

The Health Safety Net is available to residents regardless of immigration status.


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Can people get HSN if they lose their coverage due to failure to pay?

News - Submitted by Meg at CP on December 27, 2007 - 9:16am.

People who lose their MassHealth or Commonwealth Care coverage due to failure to pay premiums are not eligible for the Health Safety Net.


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How does someone request medical hardship assistance? Is there any limit?

News - Submitted by Meg at CP on December 11, 2007 - 10:00am.

Applications are available from providers at hospitals or community health centers. For additional written information on Medical Hardship, click here.


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HSN Explained: What copayments will HSN have?

News - Submitted by Meg at CP on December 10, 2007 - 4:37pm.

The Health Safety Net will have copayments for some services.


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