FAQs, Health Care Reform

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.

Patients will experience changes regarding time-limited eligibility, co-payments, and medical hardship.

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.

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.

Does the HSN still cover services retroactively?

News - Submitted by Meg at CP on November 9, 2007 - 5:17pm.

Yes - but whether a patient will have 6 months, 10 days, or no retroactive coverage depends on the type of health benefits they have.

Can Commonwealth Care patients get HSN?

News - Submitted by Meg at CP on November 7, 2007 - 1:51pm.

Some form of HSN will be available to Commonwealth Care individuals.

Employers' questions about health care reform addressed

News - Submitted by Laura at CP on August 29, 2007 - 1:45pm.

A brief review of Chapter 58's legal requirements for Massachusetts employers.