MassHealth

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is looking to limit the financial support it provides to the Edgar P. Benjamin Healthcare Center

A statewide initiative is working to address food insecurity by connecting residents to nutritional support through MassHealth.

Imagine two neighborhoods just a few miles apart. One is a picture of prosperity, with lush parks, fresh produce and top-notch healthcare, where residents benefit from an environment that promotes well-being and longevity. The other is a stark contrast, grappling with economic hardship, food deserts, and a lack of medical facilities.

‘Hands Off Our Healthcare’ aims to address nationwide coverage loss

For many years, people on probation had to wait until their trial to voluntarily seek mental health care and other services or be ordered to go into treatment by a judge. Now, for the first time, Massachusetts is removing that obstacle, easing the process and enrolling them in MassHealth right inside the courthouse.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the state put a pause on renewing eligibility for MassHealth, the state’s Medicaid program. Now, following the end of the state’s emergency status in May, the program is returning to renewing the status of its recipients.