Product Description

This training is designed to help attendees understand MassHealth and other subsidized health programs available to people under age 65 in Massachusetts. The morning program provides an overview of the eligibility requirements for MassHealth and the process for applying and enrolling in coverage. It also provides an update on new state and federal policies in 2024 and 2025 affecting MassHealth, the Massachusetts Health Connector, and Health Safety Net programs. The afternoon program provides an overview of subsidized coverage from the Health Connector in its Connector Care program and practical troubleshooting tips for resolving common eligibility and access to service problems with MassHealth and the Health Connector. This training gives outreach workers, social workers, providers, and advocates an upto-date nuts-and-bolts overview of eligibility issues, and how to assist their patients and clients in becoming enrolled and maintaining coverage. The training is designed for new advocates but will also be helpful for experienced advocates looking for a review and update. Detailed online materials will be provided.

Agenda & Materials

• 9:30am - 9:35am

  Welcome and Introduction

  Jeni Kaplan, MLRI , Boston
  
• 9:35am - 10:45am

  Eligibility for MassHealth, CMSP & HSN

  Andrew P. Cohen, Esq., Health Law Advocates, Inc. , Boston
  
• 10:45am - 10:55am

  Break
• 10:55am - 11:40am

  How to Apply for Public Health Insurance Benefits

  Sonia Amado, Boston, City of/Public Health Commission , Boston
  
• 11:40am - 12:25pm

  ConnectorCare Eligibility & Enrollment

  Hannah Frigand, Health Care For All , Boston
  
• 12:25pm - 12:30pm

  "Ask the Experts" Q&A Session and Key Takeaways

  Panel
  
• 12:30pm - 1:30pm

  Lunch (on your own)
• 1:30pm - 2:30pm

  Troubleshooting & Appeals

  Ashley Jones-Pierce, Esq., Greater Boston Legal Services , Boston
  
• 2:30pm - 2:40pm

  Break
• 2:40pm - 3:40pm

  Updates, Reminders and Bookmarks

  Kate Symmonds, Esq., MLRI , Boston
  Jeni Kaplan, MLRI , Boston
  
• 3:40pm - 4:00pm

  "Ask the Experts" Q&A Session and Key Takeaways

  Panel
  

Please Note

MCLE webcasts are delivered completely online, underscoring their convenience and appeal. There are no published print materials. All written materials are available electronically only. They are posted 24 hours prior to the program and can be accessed, downloaded, or printed from your computer.

Chair

Faculty

Fees

• $35.00 - Legal Services Attorney
• $35.00 - Nonlawyer Advocates
• $125.00 - All Others

To apply for a need-based scholarship for this program, email scholarships@mcle.org.