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

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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: https://t.co/TE9fjrkvlG

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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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.@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: https://t.co/Q72PSMWK1R #opiod @UMass

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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: https://t.co/wAwhLvqzeo

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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: https://t.co/0HQCOKUfzM

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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: https://t.co/WzAjcNEBDt

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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: https://t.co/w5bWXsJu6K

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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 https://t.co/LbnsNXh85v! 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: https://t.co/1Scj5xrP6Y

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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: https://t.co/TK4OSfjV1l

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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: https://t.co/QX18L3q7uZ

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: https://t.co/dgSnbxjTTa

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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: https://t.co/csmJWxg24k

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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: https://t.co/Mrvwb64hdF.

Talk to your trusted MassHealth provider with questions.

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"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: https://t.co/elGpLt5xIp

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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. https://t.co/dvlJsvuX4I

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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!

[Governor Maura Healey @MassGovernor]

In Massachusetts, nearly 1 in 4 adults is a family caregiver. It’s stressful, time-consuming work — and most do it on top of a full-time job.

It's Family Caregiver Month, and we're celebrating by giving caregivers the support they need to focus on family, not finances.

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MassHealth will be holding two public meetings to review the roadmap for the MassHealth 1115 demonstration. See the latest progress and look ahead at upcoming goals and the anticipated timeline for the next demonstration period.

For more: https://t.co/fihQc3tCkT

[Governor Maura Healey @MassGovernor]

Massachusetts isn’t just the best place to grow up — we’re making it the best place to grow old, too.

Thanks to @fallon_health and @MassHealth's PACE model, older adults in Southeastern Mass will get the care they need while aging in place with dignity and peace of mind.