What are the qualifications for MassHealth?

To be eligible for Massachusetts Medicaid, you must be a resident of the state of Massachusetts, a U.S. national, citizen, permanent resident, or legal alien, in need of health care/insurance assistance, whose financial situation would be characterized as low income or very low income.

How long does it take to get approved for MassHealth?

MassHealth usually responds with their decision within 2-3 weeks.

What MassHealth called?

MassHealth is the name of Massachusetts’ Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).

Is Mass health Connector the same as MassHealth?

ConnectorCare is one kind of health insurance you can get from the Massachusetts Health Connector. ConnectorCare is for Massachusetts residents who: cannot get other public insurance like MassHealth or Medicare.

Can I apply for MassHealth over the phone?

Call MassHealth Customer Services Center at 1-800-841-2900 or 1-877-MA ENROLL (877-623-6765). Visit a MassHealth Enrollment Center (MEC) to apply in person, Monday-Friday 8:45-5:00.

Does MassHealth check bank accounts?

MassHealth does not look at your savings – you can have a large bank account or trust or things like that. You can only have up to $2,000 in savings, although there are certain types of assets that are not counted towards this limit.

How does MassHealth verify income?

MassHealth uses an electronic data match to compare your current yearly income to your past federal tax return, if your current income is less, it will ask for proof of your current monthly income.

Is MassHealth the same as Medicaid?

Medicaid, or MassHealth. So I’ll start by saying that MassHealth and Medicaid are the same thing. In Massachusetts, we call our Medicaid program MassHealth, because we wanted our own name for it. Some other states also have their own names, while others just call it Medicaid.

Does MassHealth give free car seats?

If you have MassHealth Standard AND you are enrolled in the BMC HealthNet plan: Or, if you are not enrolled in the BMC HealthNet plan: – The hospital provides free car seats to all those who attend a one-time class on car seat usage.

Who accepts MassHealth?

Top 10 MassHealth Provider Specialties:

• Dentist (26 providers)
• Internist (4 providers)
• Counselor (3 providers)
• Chiropractor (2 providers)
• Nurse Practitioner (NP) (2 providers)
• Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) (2 providers)
• Plastic, Reconstructive, and Cosmetic Surgeon (2 providers)
• Psychiatrist (2 providers)

How do I pay my Mass Health Connector?

You can pay your monthly premium by using your bank’s online bill pay. Follow your bank’s instructions for setting up the online payment and delivery date. Search for and select MA Health Connector. Make sure the address is PO Box 970063 Boston, MA 02297-0063.

Is Mass health free?

All types of MassHealth including MassHealth Limited (emergency Medicaid) cover the costs of medically necessary testing and treatment for Covid-19 at no cost to members. All Health Connector plans cover the costs of testing and treatment for Covid-19 at no cost to members.