HCWG materials & Renewals for 65+
HCWG Meeting Materials
I've attached the powerpoint and other documents from our Health Care Working Group meeting earlier this week.
Blogs on MLS -- All Posts
New MLS Library Items Posted
We just wanted to let you know about some items we recently posted to MassLegalServices.
Health Connector COVID SEP Ending 7/23; Meeting Reminder
The Health Connector is not extending its COVID-19 special enrollment period (SEP). This special enrollment period will end tomorrow, July 23.
That means today and tomorrow is the last chance for many people to apply for coverage through the Health Connector until the next open enrollment period.
TODAY: Join Anti-Hunger Rolling Rally to Urge SNAP Boost!
Reminding everyone to CALL Senators Warren and Markey today, thank them for their steadfast support of SNAP, and encourage them to push the Senate to act quickly to pass a relief package that boosts SNAP. Hearing from constituents matters so they can use our voices to reinforce their work to #BoostSNAPnow!
Rolling Rally reminder; Updated food insecurity data; Un-activated P-EBT cards; Pandemic Unemployment Update
We are writing with a variety of updates and key information and remind you about Tuesday's SNAP Coalition Zoom meeting. We also want to remind you that this Monday, July 20th is the National "Rolling Rally" to urge the Senate to #BoostSNAPNow in the next COVID-19 package.
MassHealth benefit changes
Enhanced benefits in MassHealth Family Assistance.
The benefits available to people enrolled in MassHealth Family Assistance has just gotten a lot better for people with serious health conditions who need skilled facility-based care but don't need to stay in a hospital and can't safely return home yet. Kudos to MassHealth for filling this gap in care for low income documented immigrants and children who don't qualify for MassHealth Standard or CommonHealth.
Updated P-EBT data; Target cities and towns for more P_EBT Outreach efforts
DTA has kindly shared updated data on the number of P-EBT cards (individual cards issued to children) in all MA cities and towns. Most eligible families were issued nearly $399 in total P-EBT benefits, either on their DTA EBT cards or through the P-EBT card mailed to families. DTA sent an email yesterday to SNAP partners with important information to remind families about P-EBT, see attached PDF.
July 13 Health Update
Save the Date: Next Health Care Working Group –July 22, 2020 3-4:30
· Health Connector –Rocky start for its new customer service vendor
· More info on July 1 exemptions to MassHealth drug copays
· MassHealth COVID-19 “Flexibilities” –Are they working as intended?
· New Health Connector Informational Flyer with Information on Health Connector Benefits & Public Charge
Two new COVID-19 testing resources
'm writing to let you know about two COVID-19 testing resources.
Stop the Spread Initiative