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Covid

Benefits

  • MassHealth – Massachusetts government website
  • Dual Eligible People in Massachusetts – Some people with disabilities are dually eligible and receive health care coverage through two distinct payers – Medicare and MassHealth.  This primer also describes the program options that are available to meet their needs, with a particular focus on MassHealth’s integrated care programs – One Care, the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), and Senior Care Options (SCO). Also included in the primer is a description of the state’s proposed reforms, known as the Duals Demonstration 2.0, to increase enrollment in One Care and SCO and improve care integration and quality for dual eligible members.
  • One Care – MassHealth plus Medicare
  • SHINE – 800-AGE-INFO (1-800-243-4636) or TTY/ASCll (800) 439-2370 -The SHINE (Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Everyone) Program provides free health insurance information and counseling to all Massachusetts residents with Medicare and their caregivers. People who have Medicare or who are about to become eligible for Medicare can meet with a counselor to learn about benefits and options available. A counselor will review programs that help people with limited income to pay health care costs.
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Health Services

Medical Supplies and Equipment

Support

  • Brain Injury Association of MA – BIA-MA provides Support & Resources to brain injury survivors and their families; Prevention Programs to educate the public on the impact of brain injuries; Education & Training for brain injury survivors, caregivers and professionals; and Legislative Advocacy for improved community services and safety laws (seat belts, helmets).
  • MA Association for the Chemically Injured – a support, education, and referral organization for people with Multiple Chemical Sensitivities (MCS), others who are sensitive to chemicals in the environment, and those who care about the prevention of chemical injuries.

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