Health Care -- General

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07/26/2010 DOJ and HHS

This technical assistance publication provides guidance for medical care providers on the requirements of the ADA in medical settings with respect to people with mobility disabilities, which include, Read More

02/28/2010 Cary LaCheen, National Center for Law and Economic Justice

The National Center for Law and Economic Justice has been contacted a few times over the past few years about deaf and hearing impaired individuals who were unable to communicate effectively by phone Read More

03/03/2010 MLRI

Heads of household who get SNAP, cash (TAFDC or EAEDC) or health benefits (MassHealth, Commonwealth Care, Health Safety Net, Children’s Medical Security Plan, Healthy Start) can now use the Virtual Read More

09/30/2007 Georgetown University’s Health Policy Institute

This Guide includes information about getting and keeping health insurance in Massachusetts. Read More

01/31/2010 Health Law Advocates

A chart prepared by Health Law Advocates, setting forth commonly used sources of state health coverage, including MassHealth, Healthy Start, Children's Medical Safety Plan, Health Safety Net, Prescrip Read More

02/02/2010 Vicky Pulos, Neil Cronin, MLRI

The attached document contains an updated and more comprehensive summary of Governor Patrick's House 2 proposal as it impacts various health programs. Read More

03/17/2009 SHINE

2009 Eligibility Guidelines (Income and Asset Levels) for Health-Related Public Benefits Programs --prepared by SHINE Read More

04/10/2006 Mental Health Legal Advisors

This links to a section on MassLegalHelp.org which discusses how to get mental health services paid for once you have health insurance (either private or through MassHealth). Read More

03/01/2009 MLRI

The following are links to government and nonprofit agencies addressing health law issues: Government agencies: CMS: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services --  Formerly known as the H Read More