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EL-109: MassHealth Essential - Mass - mass 2025

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The document outlines the introduction of 'MassHealth Essential,' a new medical coverage program in Massachusetts for long-term unemployed adults under 65 who do not qualify for other MassHealth programs. Eligibility criteria include being uninsured, having a family income at or below 100% of the federal poverty level, and being unemployed for over a year or earning below the minimum required for unemployment benefits. The program offers medical benefits and premium assistance, with an enrollment cap of 36,000 individuals. It also details changes to existing MassHealth coverage types and emphasizes that funding is only available until September 30, 2004.

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Why dont I qualify for the MassHealth standard?

Your eligibility depends on things like income, citizenship or immigration status, age, and special circumstances. You must be a Massachusetts resident to get any of these services. See the links at the bottom of this page to learn more about eligibility rules and coverage limits and to apply for MassHealth.

What is the maximum you can make to qualify for MassHealth?

In Fall 2023, Massachusetts increased the income eligibility requirements from 300% FPL to 500% FPL for connector care plans and from 133% FPL to 200% FPL for MassHealth. So the new income limit for an individual is $75,300 per year for a Connector Care Plan and $30,120 per year for MassHealth.

What is the MassHealth standard in Massachusetts?

Masshealth Standard is the Medicaid for residents in Massachusetts. MassHealth Standard is a state-run health insurance program in Massachusetts that provides free or low-cost healthcare coverage to eligible low-income residents of the state.

What is the difference between MassHealth standard and MassHealth common?

MassHealth CommonHealth offers healthcare coverage to individuals with disabilities whose income is too high for MassHealth Standard.

Is MA Medicaid the same as MassHealth?

In Massachusetts, Medicaid and the Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) are combined into one program called MassHealth.

Is MassHealth free in Massachusetts?

MassHealth is a Medicaid plan available to qualifying Massachusetts residents. MassHealth members dont pay monthly fees or deductibles. Plus, depending on your age, income and health, you may not have to pay anythingor just a small feefor your prescriptions.

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