Tell EOHHS what their funding priorities should be next year.
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.
Clients at risk of losing coverage may apply for assistance.
New rules affect how immigrants can access health care benefits.
A few days after the new Health Safety Net (HSN) regulations were approved, I got an e-mail from an outreach worker in a Western Massachusetts community health center that made me stop and think.
The public is invited to comment at a meeting August 22 or in writing.
Pool available while citizenship & identity proof is pending.
