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Insurance Partnership continues

Anne — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:31:01 +0000

Beneficiaries won’t lose benefits.

Verifying identity for children under age 16

Laura at CP — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:19:55 +0000

Households must provide documentation verifying identity of children when applying for MassHealth; the affidavit previously contained within the MBR has been removed.

Expanded eligibility for children and pregnant women who are legal immigrants

Laura at CP — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:27:34 +0000

Given new options under federal CHIPRA rules, MassHealth recently expanded eligibility for legal immigrants who are pregnant or under age 19.

Details on the new “CommCare Bridge” program for immigrants

Laura at CP — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:03:28 +0000

This week, automatic enrollments will begin in the Boston area for "Commonwealth Care Bridge," the new program for legal immigrants whose Commonwealth Care coverage was ended on August 31, 2009 because of the changes in state law.

MassHealth extends dental benefits to kids on Family Assistance

Laura at CP — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:54:22 +0000

As of October 1, 2009, MassHealth will extend full dental benefits to members under age 19 who receive Family Assistance premium assistance.

Helpful flyers show your clients how to activate their coverage

Laura at CP — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 16:36:54 +0000

Flyers explain how to activate Commonwealth Care and MassHealth Essential insurance

The plan to continue coverage for Aliens With Special Status

Laura at CP — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:22:13 +0000

Yesterday, Governor Patrick announced that CeltiCare Health Plan of Massachusetts has been selected to offer coverage to 31,000 people identified as "Aliens With Special Status" who today lost their Commonwealth Care coverage.

How to help eligible immigrants stay on Commonwealth Care

Laura at CP — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:03:17 +0000

MassHealth recently trained specific workers at the MassHealth Enrollment Centers (MECs) to process updates to your clients' immigration status. It is important to check and update immigration information right away, because members who are deemed "Aliens with Special Status" (AWSS) will no longer be eligible for Commonwealth Care after August 31.

New information resource for unemployed

Anne — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 14:29:01 +0000

A simplified guide to health coverage options for the unemployed is available from BMC HealthNet.

BCBSMA Foundation offers grants & leadership program

Meg at CP — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 20:27:33 +0000

The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation is seeking new applicants for several grant areas and for its transformative Institute for Community Health Leadership.

Special election period gives second chance at mini-COBRA federal subsidy

Laura at CP — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:17:21 +0000

A special election period allows people laid off from small businesses access to the federal COBRA subsidy, beginning July 2, 2009.

Outreach funding restored in FY2010 state budget

Laura at CP — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 13:28:41 +0000

The legislature has restored $2.5 million for outreach and enrollment in the fiscal year 2010 state budget by overriding Governor Patrick's veto of Outside Section 129.

What to do for 31,000 immigrants facing CommCare termination

Laura at CP — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 17:42:49 +0000

Approximately 31,000 Commonwealth Care members who are legal immigrants could lose their Commonwealth Care coverage as of August 1, 2009. A helpful tip sheet and checklist from the Massachusetts Law Reform Institute (MLRI) can help you figure out who may still be eligible.

National report recognizes CP as a technology leader

admin — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 18:33:46 +0000

New NTEN report highlights CP's technology strategy.

NewMMIS eligibility codes and messages

Laura at CP — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 20:08:30 +0000

MassHealth has updated their Provider Manual with explanations of the eligibility codes for NewMMIS.

Conversation on race and health in Springfield

Laura at CP — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 13:35:18 +0000

On Saturday, June 6, 2009, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., the National Conference for Community and Justice (NCCJ) will be facilitating a daylong conversation about race and health in an event co-sponsored by Tapestry Health and the Springfield Disparities Project.

New information resources from BCBS Foundation

Laura at CP — Fri, 29 May 2009 16:02:56 +0000

The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation has updated its website with new resources for information and analysis on health care reform.

CommCare open enrollment May 25 - June 25, 2009

Laura at CP — Tue, 26 May 2009 18:05:15 +0000

Commonwealth Care members who live in areas where more than one health plan is offered may change their plans between May 25 and June 25, 2009.

Health benefits eligibility chart for elders in 2009

Laura at CP — Thu, 21 May 2009 19:10:52 +0000

A chart from the SHINE program shows eligibility guidelines for elders for health-related public benefit programs in 2009.

Medical Security Program FAQ

Laura at CP — Wed, 13 May 2009 13:24:23 +0000

An unofficial guide to questions HAN members have asked about the Medical Security Program (MSP).