Get the Care You and Your Family Deserve at a Cost You Can Afford

Whether you're living alone or raising children, you may be feeling the impact of tough financial times. Free or subsidized high-quality health coverage programs are available to eligible Massachusetts residents. You and/or your family members may be eligible for coverage in the programs in which BMC HealthNet Plan participates - MassHealth (Medicaid) or Commonwealth Care

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If You Qualify for MassHealth or Commonwealth Care, You'll Have Coverage, So That You Can:

* For more information on coverage, any restrictions, and guidelines for accessing these services, view BMC HealthNet Plan’s MassHealth Covered Services List or view BMC HealthNet Plan’s Commonwealth Care Evidence of Coverage.
** For more information about our pharmacy programs and Utilization Management procedures, see our MassHealth Member Handbook or Commonwealth Care Evidence of Coverage. For Commonwealth Care copayment information, click here.

How Do I Know Which Program I Might Quality For?

You'll need to apply to MassHealth to determine whether you qualify for MassHealth or Commonwealth Care But, before you do, look at the table below. There you'll find some broad guidelines for qualifying for MassHealth and Commonwealth Care. You must meet these AND the program's income guidelines outlined in the income guidelines table below.

*MassHealth income guidelines are based on monthly household income; Commonwealth Care guidelines are based on yearly income. In general, MassHealth is for Massachusetts residents with low to medium income. The income limits for various MassHealth programs depends on your family size, your category of eligibility, and the type of MassHealth coverage.

Need Help Applying or Signing Up?

Need help applying? Call us at 1-800-792-4355 (press 1) or e-mail us at helpmeapply@bmchp.org

Already know you qualify, and want to choose BMC HealthNet Plan? The enrollment package the state sent you to let you know you qualify contains information on how to select a health plan.

• If you qualify for MassHealth, you must call 800-841-2900 to choose BMC HealthNet Plan as your health plan.
• If you qualify for Commonwealth Care, you must either call 877-623-6765 to choose BMC HealthNet Plan, or do so online at www.mahealthconnector.org

To check the status of your application, or for information on MassHealth eligibility and all your health plan options, call the MassHealth Customer Service Center at 800-841-2900 (TTY 800-947-4648) from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

For more information on Commonwealth Care eligibility and all your health plan options, call the Commonwealth Care Customer Service Center at 877-MA-ENROLL or 877-623-6765 (TTY 877-623-7773) from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, or visit www.mahealthconnector.org

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