Learning Opportunities

Launch of HRSN Supplemental and Required Services in January 2025

In September of 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) approved MassHealth’s 1115 demonstration waiver renewal, which included re-authorization of and changes to both Flexible Services Program (FSP) and Specialized Community Supports Program (CSP) for Accountable Care Organization (ACO) Enrollees only. As approved in this waiver FSP will be ending on 12/31/2024. As… Continue Reading Launch of HRSN Supplemental and Required Services in January 2025

Understanding Immigration Requirements and Application Completion for Health Insurance Coverage in Massachusetts: Part 2

Understand the citizenship and immigration policies that guide the MassHealth and Health Connector programs for individuals younger than 65 and best practices to support applicants and members in completing an application – online or on paper.  This session will review scenarios and the application. Here you will find the presentation and transcription. Click on the link… Continue Reading Understanding Immigration Requirements and Application Completion for Health Insurance Coverage in Massachusetts: Part 2

Going to a Nursing Facility? How to Apply for Long-Term-Care (LTC)

Learn about how to apply for long-term-care services for an applicant going to a nursing facility.  We will review the eligibility criteria, how to complete the application and what to expect from MassHealth throughout the process. Here you will find the presentation, transcription and questions answered following the live presentation. Click on the link icon… Continue Reading Going to a Nursing Facility? How to Apply for Long-Term-Care (LTC)

Understanding Medicare Savings Program

Introduction to Medicare Savings Program (MSP) – the programs and its income limits, how to apply, and benefits for members. Here you will find the presentation and transcription. Click on the link icon to the right to access the recording. Topics: Medicare beneficiaries, Extra Help eligibility, LIS eligibility, best practices, application tips, MSP expansions, resources

Understanding Immigration Requirements and Application Completion for Health Insurance Coverage in Massachusetts: Part 1

Learn about the immigration requirements for those applying for health care coverage using the Massachusetts Application for Health and Dental Coverage and Help Paying Costs or ACA-3 application. Review coverage options and eligibility criteria, key immigration terms, and best practices. Here you will find the presentation and transcription. Click on the link icon to the… Continue Reading Understanding Immigration Requirements and Application Completion for Health Insurance Coverage in Massachusetts: Part 1

Learn How to Apply for Help Paying for Health and Dental Coverage in Massachusetts

Understand the policies that guide the MassHealth and Health Connector programs for individuals younger than 65 and best practices to support applicants and members complete an application – online or on paper. Here you will find the presentation and transcription. Click on the link icon to the right to access the recording. Topics: MassHeath eligibility,… Continue Reading Learn How to Apply for Help Paying for Health and Dental Coverage in Massachusetts

MassHealth 2023-2024 Member Eligibility Redetermination and Renewals Update

Continuous coverage requirements end on April 1, 2023, and MassHealth will return to their standard annual eligibility renewal processes. MassHealth will describe the 2023-2024 redetermination process, identify key timelines and step for member action, explain how members can find supporting resources in the community, identify awareness and support materials for members, partners and stakeholders. Here… Continue Reading MassHealth 2023-2024 Member Eligibility Redetermination and Renewals Update

MassHealth for Seniors and Individuals Seeking Long-Term-Care Services Part 3: Renewal

Learn about the senior renewals and how to help individuals 65 years of age or older or any individual seeking long-term-care services renew their health care benefits. Here you will find the presentation. Click on the link icon to the right to access the recording. Topics: MassHealth auto-renewals, Renewal Application for Certain Seniors Living in… Continue Reading MassHealth for Seniors and Individuals Seeking Long-Term-Care Services Part 3: Renewal

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