More Info & Webinars on MassHealth Renewals, Managed Care Changes & Immigrants Eligibility for Benefits

Health-Law-Announcements
03/29/23

1.      MassHealth Webinar Tomorrow Thursday March 30, 2023 2-4 pm: Part 3: MassHealth for Seniors and Individuals Seeking Long-Term Care Services Renewals. Register Here

2.      MassHealth Renewal Notices Dated April 1, 2023 Will Mean What They Say –There Really Is A Deadline for Supplying Information Needed To Remain Eligible

 

March 27, 2023 Announcement from MassHealth: 

 

MassHealth 2023-2024 Redetermination: Phase 2 Communication Toolkit

 

Starting April 1, 2023, MassHealth will begin the eligibility redetermination process, renewing all 2.3M members over the following 12 months. This will generally be the first-time members are at risk of losing their coverage since February 2020. In preparation for this effort, MassHealth has increased staffing significantly to handle a greater volume of calls and applications, improved our systems to automatically renew as many members' coverage as possible, and is working in close collaboration with health plans, providers, and other stakeholders. Even with this preparation, we understand that this may be difficult for members. We are asking for your support as part of our outreach strategy.

 

MassHealth is sharing the Phase 2 Redeterminations Outreach Toolkit for you and your partners to help educate members and make sure they are prepared and know how to complete their renewal. This toolkit includes key messages as well as downloadable flyers, posters, and other materials in nine languages. This toolkit also includes materials for specific populations, such as members experiencing homelessness, older adults, or members with disabilities. 

 

We ask that you share these materials in your offices and community spaces as well as through your own communication channels and social media to help all members receive this important information. You can learn more about the upcoming redeterminations process at MassHealth Eligibility Redeterminations.

 

MassHealth 2023-2024 Member Eligibility Redeterminations Webinar Recording

 

3.      MassHealth webinar on MassHealth Health Plan Updates: Relaunch of ACO Programs Tuesday April 4, 2023 1-2:30 pm

o    Identify MassHealth’s health plan options available for selection starting April 1, 2023

o    Describe the types of messages members may receive about their health plan enrollment

o    Identify key dates, continuity of care period, and actions

o    Explain how members can learn, find a MassHealth health plan or providers, and enroll in a plan

 

Click here to register:

 
 

4.      MassHealth Plan Changes Effective April 1, 2023.  

On April 1, 2023 MassHealth members subject to mandatory managed care will have a new set of managed care options.  

About 1.2 million people are enrolled in mandatory managed care. They received letters in February and March informing them of their initial assignment to a plan effective April 1, 2023. About 40% of these 1.2 million people were initially assigned to a new plan. 

 

These changes will be confusing to many people who may not be sure what their current plan is, how to change to a plan that better meets their needs, and how to continue receiving treatment authorized by their prior plan. We are posting materials and links with more information to enable you to better help your client and patients navigate these changes here.

 

5.      Immigrants and Public Benefits –Annual Training April 5, 2023 

The MCLE/MLRI Basic Benefit training on "Immigrants & Public Benefits" 
 
Date & Time: Wednesday, 4/5/2023, 9:30 am – 3:00 pm
 
This training will take place in person and online. 
In-person location:
 MCLE Conference Center
10 Winter Pl, Boston, MA 02108
 
See the flyer below for more details! Be sure to share with advocates and your community!
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