Policy, Health Safety Net, Other Subsidized Coverage

Health Safety Net postpones ESI policy change

News - Submitted by Laura at CP on October 15, 2008 - 12:15pm.

Access to "affordable insurance" won’t bar access to the HSN until April 2009.

Public hearings on EOHHS FY10 budget

News - Submitted by Meg at CP on August 25, 2008 - 3:23pm.

Tell EOHHS what their funding priorities should be next year.

Is health care reform a net loss for fishermen?

Blog - February 12, 2008 - 5:19pm - Priscilla Jackett - Outer Cape Health Svcs - Provincetown

During the recent round of MassHealth Training Forum meetings, we were informed that commercial fishermen who are eligible for the Fishing Partnership Health Plan are not eligible for Commonwealth Care, because they are eligible for another state-subsidized health plan. The non-profit FPHP is a fine program offering a great benefit package through Harvard Pilgrim. The premium subsidy of approximately 50% is funded by a combination of federal, state and private benefactor dollars. This is a great option for many fishermen.

Health Care Reform

An overview of major parts of the Massachusetts Health Care Reform Law.

New guide simplifies search for health coverage options

News - Submitted by Meg Kroeplin - ... on January 18, 2007 - 12:23pm.

Pathways now includes Commonwealth Care eligibility information.