The economic downturn shaped a lot of our discussion – how it affects clients, state services, and our own organizations. For example, more clients find themselves in tears during appointments – some with problems like home foreclosure that outreach workers just can’t help fix. Many HAN organizations are taking on additional responsibilities with fewer staff. CP has also cut back staffing; we are now closed on Wednesdays.
Changes in premiums and co-pays should influence choices.
The Connector Board has issued new guidelines for determining who can afford to buy health insurance.
A new pamphlet offers step-by-step guidance, just in time for taxes.
Charts describe new guidelines for MassHealth, Commonwealth Care, HSN, and other programs.
The proposed co-pay schedule may limit access to care.
Clients may request premium waivers.
An overview of major parts of the Massachusetts Health Care Reform Law.
The Access Project provides coaching on how to negotiate unaffordable medical bills.
The Connector has released an additional tool to determine affordability.
