Health Safety Net (Free Care)

03/17/2009 MassHealth

Notice sent to MassHealth & Health Safety Net recipients that most copays for generic drugs increased from $1 to $2 on Feb 1, 2009; also contains reminder that pharmacy can't refuse to provide dru Read More

05/20/2008

In May 2008, the Division of Health Care Finance & Policy has temporarily suspended all copayments for medical services except for pharmacy copayments until further notice. Read More

05/13/2008

Link to DHCFP website with proposed rules at 13.00 and 14.00 on Health Safety Net (FREE CARE) eligibility and payment. Rule 114.6 CMR 13.00 Rule 114.6 CMR 14.00 Read More

10/19/2007

Summary of major changes to free care taking effect after October 1, 2007 & advocacy tips for clients receiving Free Care termination notices. Read More

10/12/2007

New Health Safety Net Regulations replacing the Uncompensated Care Pool eligibility regulations.114.6 CMR 13.00 Read More

10/11/2007

Approximately 45,000 Health Safety Net enrollees who have been determined eligible for the Commonwealth Care Program will receive this notice, terminating their HSN coverage sometime in December 2007. Read More

09/13/2007 MLRI

Summary of fiscal 2008 budget items and administrative developments affecting access to MassHealth, CMSP, Prescription Advantage, Free Care (Health Safety Net), Commonwealth Care and implementation of Read More

08/22/2007

Attached are two documents.The DHCFP issued some modifications to their draft pool regulations on August 22nd (the day of the public hearing)MLRI's comments on the proposed regulationsTHE DEADLINE TO Read More