Health Connector Extends OE to Mar 23, 2021
Extension of Health Connector Open Enrollment 2021
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The latest health law updates for advocates and social service providers in Massachusetts.
Jan 21 2021 Updates
Thanks to those of you who attended our Health Care Working Group meeting yesterday. We promised to pass on links to various updates that we didn't have time to cover during the meeting.
Health Update Jan 6, 2021
Health Update Jan. 6, 2021
Please Sign On: Comments Regarding CMS Interim Final Rule
Happy new year, everyone!
Action Alert: Override the Governor's Veto of Full MH Adult Dental
In an incredible victory, the FY21 Conference Budget included a line item restoring full MassHealth adult dental coverage back to the same level of coverage before significant cuts were made in 2010! The line item included $19 million of funding. Unfortunately, the Governor vetoed this provision. We need your help to restore it.
Budget Updates; Next HCWG Meeting; AGO Health Equity Report
Hello all- a few quick updates:
ACTION ALERT- Contact your state senator about Amendments 216 and 218 to the Senate Ways and Means Budget
See the action alert from Health Care for All, below, asking you to contact your state senator to ask for their support for Amendment #216, which would restore the MassHealth adult dental program and add coverage for root canals and crowns.
Please also ask your state senator to support Amendment #218, sponsored by Senator Comerford, which would provide temporary relief from Medicaid estate recovery for surviving family members based on the practical difficulties created for them by the COVID-19 emergency.
US Supreme Court hears latest challenge to ACA tomorrow
One week to the day after the national election, the US Supreme Court will hear the latest challenge to the Affordable Care Act on Nov 10.
Here are a few links that provide an overview of what the case is all about & the possible outcomes, what's at stake in Massachusetts & where to listen to the argument tomorrow at 11
California v Texas –US Supreme Court hears oral argument on challenge to legality of the Affordable Care Act Nov 10
Health Connector Open Enrollment 2021
Massachusetts' Open Enrollment period for 2021 coverage began on November 1, 2020 and will continue through January 23, 2021.
Azar renews public health emergency until after election
The public health emergency which Sec Azar first announced in January, 2020 is up for renewal every 90 days. On Oct 2 he renewed the emergency declaration for another 90 days from Oct 23.
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