Presented by the Health Connector and MassHealth Join staff from the Health Connector and S.H.I.N.E. program as they discuss the relationship between ConnectorCare and Medicare eligibility. MassHealth will share information of changes coming to the agency required by a federal law passed in 2025, called the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OB3). There will be… Continue Reading Spring 2026 MA Health Care Learning Series
Presented by Health Safety Net and MassHealth MassHealth will share information of changes coming to the agency required by a federal law passed in 2025, call the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OB3). There will be new rules for some members, including work and education requirements and more frequent renewals. Learn how these federal changes… Continue Reading Spring 2026 MassHealth and Health Safety Net Updates
Presented by MassHealth Business Support Services and Long-Term Services and Supports The Provider Services Training Series delivers key updates and guidance for MassHealth providers. We want to ensure providers come away with information that will help them successfully interface with MassHealth systems and programs to better serve MassHealth members. Topics will include: Non-LTSS provider enrollment… Continue Reading Spring 2026 MassHealth Training Forum Provider Updates
The Provider Services Training Series provided updates for MassHealth providers on enrollment self-service enhancements, referral requirements updates and reminders, the new Electronic Data Interface Assistance Request via Mass.gov, and other Mass.gov updates. Additional topics will include prior authorization reminders, dental program information, Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) updates, claims operation reminders, and guidance on application… Continue Reading Winter 2026 MassHealth Training Forum Provider Updates
MassHealth provided updates on MassHealth renewals, MassHealth premium schedule, End of Year tax filing process, Medicare Savings Program (MSP), 2026 Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA), CMS interoperability for members, My Account Page (MAP) for member portal, Eligibility Verification System (EVS), Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), and recertification of Certified Application… Continue Reading Winter 2026 MassHealth & Health Safety Net Updates
The Health Connector provided updates on Federal Policy changes, how to help former PT1 members access services, the close of Open Enrollment for 2026, Special Enrollment Period (SEP) and qualifying life event rules. MassHealth and the Health Connector reviewed the annual process for End of Year tax filing rules. Meeting Presentation Materials Download PowerPoint Download… Continue Reading Winter 2026 MA Health Care Learning Series
Presented by the MA Office for Refugees and Immigrants (ORI) Know Your Rights 3.0 is an in-depth and comprehensive review of rules regarding ICE enforcement beyond basic warrant requirements. It includes topics such as (1) understanding when ICE may be required to show a warrant, (2) overview of the rules regarding when ICE is required… Continue Reading Winter 2026 Know Your Rights Presentation 3.0
List of frequently used acronyms in MTF quarterly presentations. This document is updated following each MTF quarterly session.
Health Connector updates on Open Enrollment for Plan Year 2026 including updates related to federal policy changes, available health and dental plans, and system updates. Learn how to locate and use shopping tools and updated Health Connector resources, identify changes to the ConnectorCare program for pan year 2026, how to direct new applicants or current… Continue Reading Fall 2025 MA Health Care Learning Series Updates
MassHealth updates on continuous eligibility for over 65 applicants and members, changes to MassHealth premiums and MassHealth’s universal eligibility requirement, MassHealth Health Plans update, 2026 One Care and Senior Care Option (SCO) plans, dental plan update, coverage of vaccines, MassHealth My Account Page (MAP) for members, and Health Connector updates. Health Care For All (HCFA)… Continue Reading Fall 2025 MassHealth and Health Safety Net Updates
Updates on PCC referral policy, PERM audit response requirement, POSC primary user functionality improvements, MassHealth homepage redesign, Long-Term Services and Supports, and the 2026 ACO/MCO changes. Meeting Presentation Materials Download PowerPoint (Coming Soon) Download PDF
The Commonwealth’s Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program provides temporary income replacement as well as job and benefit protections to eligible workers across the state when they need it most. PFML is available to those who are welcoming a new child into their family, are struck by a serious illness or injury, need to… Continue Reading Fall 2025 Navigating the Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) Program
Medicare changes in 2026 that may impact Medicare and MassHealth beneficiaries including increases in premiums and deductibles, plan changes, prescription out-of-pocket limits, payment plans and resources. Topics include Enrollment Periods, Coverage Options, Medigap, Medicare Advantage Plans resource, Prescription Drugs, Medicare Plan Finder, Prescription Payment Plan, Senior Medicare Patrol, My Ombudsman, Pharmacy Outreach Program, Mass Options.… Continue Reading Fall 2025 Medicare in 2026
Health Connector updates on 2025 Marketplace, Affordability Final Rule, Federal Budget Bill Provisions, Open Enrollment 2026, redeterminations and renewals, walk-in center closures, and payment guidelines. MAhealthconnector.org system updates include MassHealth retroactive eligibility, MassHealth start date rule, Health Connector standalone dental shopping, tax filer dependent status, multi-language email invitation, user feedback survey, user improvements, and RefID… Continue Reading Summer 2025 MA Health Care Learning Series Updates
MassHealth updates on the discontinuation of certain flexibilities, MassHealth eligibility start date rule, MassHealth health plan, enrolling QMB-eligible members into Medicare, estate recovery, and MassHealth Operations. Topics include MassHealth webpages for providers care for pregnant and postpartum members, MassHealth member customer service center hours, MassHealth appointment reminders, how to report a change, how to enroll… Continue Reading Summer 2025 MassHealth and Health Safety Net Updates
Updates on the reinstatement of Primary Care Clinician Plan/Primary Care ACO referral requirements, Ordering Referring and Prescribing (ORP) requirements, advancing interoperability and improving prior authorization processes, Standardized Encounter Data Program (SendPro), LTSS, POSC user functionality and homepage refresh, robotics processing automation annual validation, and Payment Error Rate Measurement (PERM) RY2026. Topics include self-service resources on… Continue Reading Summer 2025 MassHealth Training Forum Provider Updates
The Office of Economic Empowerment (OEE) is a department of the Massachusetts State Treasury that provides resources to help people in Massachusetts learn how to confidently manage their money and plan for their family’s future. In this presentation, OEE staff will review the various free financial education workshops, digital tools, and coaching available to Massachusetts… Continue Reading Spring 2025 Building Financial Futures with the State Treasurer’s Office: A Look at BabySteps and FinEd Programs
Updates on the Behavioral Health Initiative including the addition of Licensed Behavior Health Clinicians as a Fee for Service (FFS) provider type, new provider self-service tools, along with updates from the Office of Long-Term Services and Supports (OLTSS). Topics include provider revalidation automation tools, Mass.gov site updates, PERM audits. Meeting Presentation Materials Download PowerPoint (Coming… Continue Reading Spring 2025 MassHealth Training Forum Provider Updates
MassHealth updates on health plans, ACA-3 and SACA-2 applications, and Medicare Savings Program (MSP). Health Safety Net will provide updates and information about hospital and PPS rates, Medical Hardship and Bad Debt, Dental Third-Party Administration, anti-obesity medication changes, and covered codes for the year 2025. Meeting Presentation Materials Download PowerPoint (Coming Soon) Download PDF Download… Continue Reading Spring 2025 MassHealth and Health Safety Net Updates
The Health Connector’s closure of its walk-in centers and best practices for making premium payments, assisting individuals losing employer-sponsored health insurance, Special Enrollment Period (SEP) effective dates update, new Premium Hardship Waiver form, and the 2025 Marketplace Integrity and Affordability Proposed Rule. Meeting Presentation Materials Download PowerPoint (Coming Soon) Download PDF Download Transcript Download Q&A… Continue Reading Spring 2025 MA Health Care Learning Series
