Health Safety Net, 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.

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.

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.

Enrollment Assistance Map

News - Submitted by ADMIN Meg on June 12, 2007 - 12:56pm.

This online tool identifies organizations helping with MassHealth, Commonwealth Choice and Commonwealth Care enrollment.

DHCFP confirms Free Care wrap for Commonwealth Care

News - Submitted by Meg Kroeplin - ... on January 8, 2007 - 3:39pm.

UCP will cover dental and co-pays for Commonwealth Care