Hi Loopers, MassHealth posted an Eligibility Operations Memo on their approach to the end of continous coverage protections. Here is the memo. Key takeaways: Self-attestation for verifications is no longer accepted. Check out our ‘State Resources’ page for affidavits that are accepted. Waiver of the one-time deductible is no longer available Retroactive coverage for people […]
MassHealth released the MassHealth Redetermination Phase 2 Outreach Toolkit. You can read the full update from MassHealth here. You can download materials in 9 languages and share them with the members you work with! You can also have people check out the masshealthrenew.org page as well as HCFA’s page about the outreach campaign. -Hannah
Sharing the MTF webinar opportunity on the upcoming redeterminations: MassHealth 2023-2024 Member Eligibility Redeterminations Session Description: In March 2020, the federal government declared a public health emergency (PHE) due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In response to the PHE and consistent with federal continuous coverage requirements, MassHealth put protections in place that prevented members’ MassHealth coverage […]
Some documents in circulation still have the wrong Chelsea MEC address listed. MassHealth wants to make sure folks have the updated address of 80 Everett Ave, 3rd Floor Chelsea, MA 02150. This is a satellite office and does not have the same capacity as other MECs. Hannah
Hello, MassHealth recently rolled out the e-submission page for seniors up for renewal. Check out the update sent to MTF. MassHealth has a new webpage detailing how seniors and people in long term care can renew their coverage with this new online option listed. This is the e-submission page. Right now only members can use […]
MassHealth extends postpartum eligibility to provide 12 months of continuous postpartum coverage. As a part of MassHealth’s efforts to address health disparities and advance health equity for our members, effective April 1, 2022, MassHealth has updated its eligibility policies to provide 12 months continuous postpartum coverage for those who qualify. This update is designed to […]
Assister Updates Important News for Certified Assisters In Massachusetts March 6, 2022 In this edition: New! System Updates for the Online Application at MAhealthconnector.org • Reminder: Valid Nonimmigrant Visas • Reminder: Regarding system updates for the Online Application at MAhealthconnector.org • Reminder: Beginning April 5, 2022, Certified Assisters require an additional security step to sign-in […]
MLRI: Immigrants & Public BenefitsBasic Public Benefits Advocacy TrainingsLive Webcast April 7 2022, 9:30 am-3 pm This is the link with program description, agenda, faculty & registration information: https://www.mcle.org/product/catalog/nas/content/live/massloop/2220093P01 Here is a flyer: https://www.massloop.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/MLRI-Advocacy-Training-April-7-2022-Announcement.pdf.
MLRI released their 2022 FPL guidelines. This can be found on the ‘Issue Specific Resources‘ page under ‘Federal Poverty Level (FPL) Guidelines.’ MassHealth updates its income standards with the current year’s poverty level on March 1. The MassHealth 2022 Desk Guide which shows the upper income levels for MassHealth and Medicare Savings Programs as monthly […]
New federal law went into effect on January 1st to require notifcation to patients when they could be resposible for out-of-pocket costs. This law bans certain balance billing and requires notice and consent for out-of-network care. Here is the notice from DPH to patients. There were already Massachusetts state notice provisions in effect and it […]