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MassHealth @MassHealth

Official X account for MassHealth, Massachusetts' combined Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)

Joined August 2013
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Check out this article from the @CHCShealth about how states are working to strengthen primary care amid workforce shortages, burnout, underfunding, and misaligned incentives: ow.ly/lszY50Z9rqi
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Join us for a virtual event to learn and ask questions about One Care, which combines MassHealth and Medicare benefits into a single, coordinated health plan for eligible adults. 🗓️ June 9, 2026 | 10–11:30 a.m Zoom: umassmed.zoom.us/j/824379753… CART, ASL & Spanish available.
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“Dr. Schwarz brings deep experience, steady leadership and a clear commitment to delivering care for families, seniors, children and vulnerable residents across Massachusetts." said @MassGovernor Read the press release here: mass.gov/news/secretary-of-h…
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month - care, support, and crisis services are available near you. Find a Community Behavioral Health Center today: mass.gov/find-a-cbhc
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Last week, MassHealth Office of Accountable Care and Behavioral Health staff volunteered at @c2cboston, supporting children and families in need. Through the “Big Sort,” the team inspected & organized 17 buggy-loads of donations to help ensure families receive high-quality items.
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UMass Chan Medical School
@UMassChan
Apr 29
.@UMassChan and @UMassAmherst researchers are examining whether a federal waiver can help incarcerated individuals being treated for opioid use disorder in four Massachusetts jails better re-enter the community. Read about the @NIH grant: direc.to/oxBe #opiod @UMass

UMass Chan, UMass Amherst leading MassHealth waiver study to close critical gaps in opioid treatm...

Ekaterina Pivovarova, PhD, is a principal investigator on a five-year, $8 million grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse.

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Did you know SCO combines MassHealth and Medicare benefits into one plan with one card and one care team? For more information: mass.gov/sco
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Addressing housing needs can improve health outcomes and reduce costs. New research published in Health Affairs highlights how housing supports are making a measurable difference for MassHealth members. Read more here: healthaffairs.org/doi/abs/10…
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MassHealth will hold two public meetings to review updates on the 1115 Demonstration Waiver Extension. We'll share details regarding a subset of initiatives that we are considering requesting authority for in our next 1115 Demonstration extension request: mass.gov/info-details/masshe…
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Are you a MassHealth member between the ages of 19-64? If so, new federal law may impact your MassHealth. Join upcoming member webinars on April 7, 8 and 9 to learn more. Find webinar details here: ow.ly/NZWz50YCwwL
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Did you know you can file your taxes for free, online OR in-person? Avoid filing fees from third party tax filing services by going to findyourfunds.org! Keep your full refund instead of paying hundreds for third party services this tax season.
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It's not too late to get vaccinated for the flu or COVID-19. Protect yourself and others from getting sick! For more information from @MassDPH on vaccines: Mass.gov/SeasonalVaccines
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The evaluation found that MassHealth’s 1115 Demonstration saved taxpayer dollars, improved physical and behavioral health outcomes, lowered hospitalization rates, and helped MA maintain near-universal health coverage. To read more: mass.gov/news/new-umass-chan…
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MassHealth began covering doula services two years ago to provide quality care and support for pregnant and birthing members and their infants. For more: mass.gov/info-details/masshe… Thank you to our doula partners & community advocates for improving maternal and infant health in MA!
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We are proud to partner with the Justice Resource Institute (JRI) to support MassHealth youth and families. Check out JRI’s video to learn about Family-Based Intensive Treatment, a team-based service for families of youth with complex needs: jri.org/
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MassHealth will hold two public meetings to review updates on the 1115 Demonstration Waiver Extension. We'll share details regarding a subset of initiatives that we are considering requesting authority for in our next 1115 Demonstration extension request: ow.ly/u5Tk50Y4xzN
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MassHealth has members covered! All members have access to vaccines recommended by @MassDPH at no cost. For more information on vaccines for children, adults, and pregnant people, visit: mass.gov/vaccine-information…. Talk to your trusted MassHealth provider with questions.
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MassHealth@MassHealth
19 Dec 2025
"By investing in our primary care and Community Health Centers, we are investing in the health and wellbeing of communities across Massachusetts,” said Lieutenant Governor @KimDriscollMA. Read the press release here: ow.ly/NUFH50XMGcJ
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MassHealth@MassHealth
15 Dec 2025
MassHealth has published a new webpage to help explain how federal changes may impact MassHealth, our members, and others. Keep an eye on this page for up-to-date information on changes and our response. mass.gov/info-details/masshe…
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MassHealth@MassHealth
20 Nov 2025
The Springfield MassHealth Enrollment Center has moved a few buildings up the street from 88 Industry Ave Suite D Springfield, MA 01104 to 243 Cottage Street Springfield, MA 01104 as of Friday, October 24th. Please share this information with anyone who may benefit!
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