I am curious how a PSI works with the over 65 folks and contacting the assister line as a Navigator. I have been doing this work for quite some time and have recently been told that I need the client on the line with me to get assistance from the assister and in not such […]
Does anyone know how long the federal hub is going to be down?
Hello, I wanted to report a HIX change that may be a little confusing. Now that any individual that is lawfully present is able to enroll in a Qualified Dental Plan only online you will see this option available for MassHealth members too and this will also create a Health Connector renewal date. You should […]
Hello Loopers, MassHealth’s FPL limit has been updated to reflect the COLA adjustment to the federal poverty level that goes into effect March 1. MLRI has updated their chart. Both resources are located on the ‘Issue Specific Resources’ page. Reminder that the Health Connector uses 2025 FPL guidelines for the calendar year. -Hannah
Hello Loopers! I am wondering if you are seeing delays in people getting enrolled in health plans. We have had a few significant delays and don’t know how to correct it- this mostly applies to people who are inpatient and need to schedule follow up care. We are using the Enroll option online (masshealthchoices.com) as […]
The injunction preventing CMS from sharing Medicaid member data with DHS has been extended until January 5th. The talking points we shared after the initial injunction remains accurate: English Spanish Portuguese Haitian Creole French
Hi Loopers, Sharing a couple of helpful resources regarding federal changes. Here is the Health Connector webpage with updates on federal changes: https://www.mahealthconnector.org/updates. MLRI released a fact sheet for advocates working with ConnectorCare Plan Type 1 members. -Hannah
I am working with a member who gets his MH benefit from SSA. We have called SSA and confirmed that they have updated his address (back in May). We have also called MH who first told us they could not assist but spoke with someone else and he did say he updated the address in […]
We wanted to share an update that many of you are aware of by now. Last week the AP and other news outlets have reported that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) entered into an agreement that will allow Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) to have […]
We have been having issues with our faxes to Mass Health going through in one pass when they are over 7 pages. Has anyone else been experiencing any issues? We can fax to other agencies with what seems to be no problem.