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HCWG materials & Renewals for 65+

Submitted by Health-Law-Announcements
07/23/2020 - 9:11pm
HCWG Meeting Materials
I've attached the powerpoint and other documents from our Health Care Working Group meeting earlier this week. 
 
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New MLS Library Items Posted

Submitted by Health-Law-Announcements
07/23/2020 - 4:21pm
We just wanted to let you know about some items we recently posted to MassLegalServices. 
 
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Health Connector COVID SEP Ending 7/23; Meeting Reminder

Submitted by Health-Law-Announcements
07/22/2020 - 9:36am
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. 
 
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MassHealth benefit changes

Submitted by Health-Law-Announcements
07/15/2020 - 4:56pm
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.
 
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July 13 Health Update

Submitted by Health-Law-Announcements
07/13/2020 - 3:16pm

 

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

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Two new COVID-19 testing resources

Submitted by Health-Law-Announcements
07/10/2020 - 2:21pm
'm writing to let you know about two COVID-19 testing resources.
 
Stop the Spread Initiative
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New Health Connector Customer Features are Here

Submitted by Health-Law-Announcements
07/07/2020 - 9:36am
The Health Connector is implementing a series of consumer-facing changes.  We are forwarding the MTF announcement of the first set including more convenient ways to pay premiums. More improvements are scheduled for later in the month. 

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Elder Benefits BBT, MLRI hiring, and other updates

Submitted by Health-Law-Announcements
06/25/2020 - 1:56pm
Please read below for a reminder about our upcoming Elder Benefits BBT, MLRI's open position for a Race Equity and Justice Attorney, the Health Connector's new SEP, and MassHealth's statement on the Trump Administration's discriminatory new interpretation of section 1557 of the ACA. 
 
Elder BBT
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Co-sponsors for MassHealth Estate Recovery COVID-19 Relief Bill by June 26

Submitted by Health-Law-Announcements
06/22/2020 - 1:46pm
Estate recovery? MassHealth?  
 
If this issue is new to you, please read on. Then, please take action by  contacting your state legislators to support a temporary COVID-19 relief bill. More to come on permanent reforms. 
 
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June 17 Basic Benefit Training- Immigrants & Public Benefits

Submitted by Health-Law-Announcements
06/10/2020 - 10:31am
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