Health Care Programs
Health care programs offer free or low-cost health services to eligible families and individuals. Health care programs pay for medical treatment given by doctors, clinics, HMOs, hospitals, and pharmacies. Different health care programs have different eligibility requirements. All low-income children in Massachusetts are eligible for free health insurance. Noncitizens, including undocumented noncitizens, are eligible for certain health care benefits.
MassHealth
MassHealth is a state health insurance program that provides comprehensive health-care benefits for eligible low- and medium-income families and individuals who are residents of Massachusetts. To get MassHealth, you must meet certain general and financial eligibility requirements.
Use the online MassHealth Eligibility Check to see if you might qualify for benefits.
Medicare
Medicare is a national health insurance program for people who are 65 or older, certain people under 65 with disabilities, and people with end-stage renal disease (permanent kidney failure). Medicare is basic protection, and does not cover all medical expenses or most long-term care. Medicare is not a need-based program. Your income and assets do not affect your eligibility.
Children's Medical Security Plan (CMSP)
The Children’s Medical Security Plan (CMSP) is a basic health insurance program offered by the Department of Public Health for uninsured Massachusetts children and adolescents under the age of 19 years. Primary and preventive medical and dental care services are included. Eligibility does not depend on immigration status or income.
Prescription Advantage
Prescription Advantage is a state-sponsored prescription drug insurance plan for Massachusetts seniors and disabled residents who meet eligibility requirements. The program allows members to buy a wide range of prescription drugs, while limiting the amount they must spend each year for the medicine they need.
Free Care
Free Care, also called Uncompensated Care, is a health care "safety net" to make sure that everyone in Massachusetts, regardless of income, has some access to health care when needed. Those eligible for Free Care can get medically necessary health services at hospitals and community health centers in Massachusetts for free, or at a reduced cost, depending on income.
Other Health Care Programs
These programs help people with special health care needs, such as people with a certain illness or condition, or people in special target groups. Each of these special programs has its own eligibility requirements, benefits, and application process.
MassHealth
MassHealth is a state health insurance program that provides comprehensive health-care benefits for eligible low- and medium-income families and individuals who are residents of Massachusetts. To get MassHealth, you must meet certain general and financial eligibility requirements.
Use the online MassHealth Eligibility Check to see if you might qualify for benefits.
Medicare
Medicare is a national health insurance program for people who are 65 or older, certain people under 65 with disabilities, and people with end-stage renal disease (permanent kidney failure). Medicare is basic protection, and does not cover all medical expenses or most long-term care. Medicare is not a need-based program. Your income and assets do not affect your eligibility.
Children's Medical Security Plan (CMSP)
The Children’s Medical Security Plan (CMSP) is a basic health insurance program offered by the Department of Public Health for uninsured Massachusetts children and adolescents under the age of 19 years. Primary and preventive medical and dental care services are included. Eligibility does not depend on immigration status or income.
Prescription Advantage
Prescription Advantage is a state-sponsored prescription drug insurance plan for Massachusetts seniors and disabled residents who meet eligibility requirements. The program allows members to buy a wide range of prescription drugs, while limiting the amount they must spend each year for the medicine they need.
Free Care
Free Care, also called Uncompensated Care, is a health care "safety net" to make sure that everyone in Massachusetts, regardless of income, has some access to health care when needed. Those eligible for Free Care can get medically necessary health services at hospitals and community health centers in Massachusetts for free, or at a reduced cost, depending on income.
Other Health Care Programs
These programs help people with special health care needs, such as people with a certain illness or condition, or people in special target groups. Each of these special programs has its own eligibility requirements, benefits, and application process.
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Great blog and interesting to hear of all the health care programs.
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