Commonwealth Care, Need enrollment help?

Commonwealth Care's billing cycle changed

News - Submitted by Meg at CP on October 7, 2008 - 11:23am.

Commonwealth Care plans a switch to same-month billing, starting in December.

FAQ document gives tips on MassHealth enrollment processes

News - Submitted by Emma at CP on September 9, 2008 - 1:07pm.

MassHealth responds to questions and notes compiled by advocates during site visits to MECs.

Help with figuring out benefit eligibility for immigrants

News - Submitted by Laura at CP on August 21, 2008 - 2:30pm.

Tools from MLRI can help translate some knowledge of a person’s immigration status into eligibility.

Chart summarizes Health Safety Net Retro and Secondary coverages

News - Submitted by Laura at CP on July 23, 2008 - 9:33am.

A one-page chart clearly outlines who can receive which benefits and under what circumstances.

MassMedline still provides free prescription assistance

News - Submitted by Laura at CP on July 9, 2008 - 5:11pm.

Massachusetts residents with questions about medications or difficulty paying for them can get help.

Legislature's FY09 budget supports outreach and enrollment

News - Submitted by ADMIN Meg on July 3, 2008 - 1:15pm.

The Massachusetts Legislature continues Outreach and enrollment "mini-grants" and supports vital health access activities.

What to do about delayed Commonwealth Care Forms

News - Submitted by Laura at CP on June 26, 2008 - 2:39pm.

Members and applicants receiving delayed forms should fill them out immediately and file an appeal.

MassHealth clarifies immigrant eligibility rules

News - Submitted by Anne on May 28, 2008 - 11:45am.

New guidance helps identify immigrants eligible for benefits.

Heating bills and health care

Blog - May 7, 2008 - 10:55am - Meg Kroeplin - Community Partners - Amherst

This winter, about 100,000 households in the Commonwealth were protected from losing their heat, electricity and other utilities by the state utility shut-off protection laws, which prevents shut-off for households whose circumstances meet certain conditions. This protection ended on May 1, and people have begun getting shut-off notices. These notices are bad news, but CAN be used to request a MassHealth premium waiver or Commonwealth Care premium waiver.

CommCare open enrollment May 1 - June 13

News - Submitted by Laura at CP on April 30, 2008 - 3:03pm.

Changes in premiums and co-pays should influence choices.