What's new at MLS

Hello everybody,    As promised, attached are the slides from our Health Care Working Group meeting today, regarding MassHealth's implementation of continuous coverage for recently incarcerated members, and for members experiencing homelessness.   

This is just a quick reminder that our next Coalition meeting is Tuesday June 27th from 10 to 11:30 AM. HERE is the Zoom link.  https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89331685051?pwd=WjJMMUZKVWtTWUdERmp6WjQvRXFIZz09    The Coalition AGENDA includes: Federal update on Farm…

Our next Health Care Working Group meeting is next Wednesday, June 28 at 3pm. Zoom information is below.   We'll be talking about MassHealth redeterminations- updates and discussion around what you're seeing in the field and your concerns.    Also,…

Our next Coalition meeting will be on Tuesday June 27 from 10-11:30. After that, we will combine our July and August meetings into one August meeting on August 1 from 10-11:30. The Zoom link for both meetings is here.  State funded SNAP boost ended, how to maximize SNAP…

Hello all, and happy new month!   Two quick announcements:  MassHealth's MyServices Portal, and  BCBS Foundation's call for proposals   MassHealth's MyServices Portal:   MassHealth officially launched its new MyServices Portal on…

Hello all,    Two things: (1) Our sign-on letter regarding MSP regulations, (2) MassHealth's redeterminations dashboard Sign-on letter regarding MSP regulations: We're writing to remind you of our sign-on letter regarding…

Thanks to all for attending the SNAP Coalition meeting today. 98 attendees, WOW!  Just a reminder, we’ve got THREE important events next week you don’t want to miss!  (We will send other resources discussed this AM in a separate email) Special SNAP Coalition meeting on…

Many of you have asked for SNAP data by city/town or Zip code on the impact of the SNAP caseload reduction in Massachusetts.  While the SNAP caseload has indeed started to turn the corner and increase since May 2015, the MA caseload has still suffered a serious decline.  We are providing you with a…

SNAP Caseload Update - MA continues to improve USDA data shows .6% increase in Massachusetts for July 2015. For the third month in a row, the SNAP household participation has increased. The most recent available data posted in October for July 2015 shows a .6% increase for MA. The…

1. Substance use disorder services  Last year a state law improving substance use disorder services was enacted (c. 258 St. 2014). A provision requiring MassHealth & MassHealth managed care plans to cover detox and up to 14 day crisis stabilization services without prior authorization…