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.
A new pamphlet offers step-by-step guidance, just in time for taxes.
The proposed co-pay schedule may limit access to care.
I got an email today from Nicole at Ecu-Health Care in North Adams, in response to our news post yesterday.
The Access Project provides coaching on how to negotiate unaffordable medical bills.
This short survey helps document MEC response times.
This online tool identifies organizations helping with MassHealth, Commonwealth Choice and Commonwealth Care enrollment.
MassHealth Advocacy Guide, revised in September 2006, is available.
Revised guide provides best practices for MassHealth & Commonwealth Care outreach.
