"Outreach & enrollment" means much more than putting up posters and helping people fill out MassHealth applications. Recently, over the course of a two hour appointment, my supervisor and I counseled one household on eleven different public health insurance, subsidy and care programs. We helped them file four separate applications to five different insurance programs, putting together a patchwork of care options to cover the hole left by the loss of employer-sponsored insurance.
Some members may find benefits increase.
Some HSN-reimbursed services will require co-pays beginning March 3.
Changes in 2008 FPL guidelines are reflected in new charts for the Low-Income Subsidy (LIS).
Covered services are now consistent with MassHealth Standard services.
It's been reported that over the past year more than about 200,000 Massachusetts residents have been provided access to comprehensive public health insurance: either through Commonwealth Care or MassHealth. What about those who aren't eligible for publicly subsidized programs and must enroll in employer-sponsored plans?
The increased cost of insuring employees and their families has forced many local employers to make hard choices about their insurance offerings.
Medicare Part D open enrollment begins. On Jan. 1, some LIS members will be assigned a new plan.
LIS beneficiaries selected for redetermination must return forms to maintain eligibility for extra help with prescription drug costs.
Legislature and Governor make open enrollment continuous.
Postcards summarize mandate's requirements and penalties.
