Experienced Advocacy & Responsible Assistance

Category: Masshealth

  • Adult Foster Care (AFC) in Massachusetts

    In Massachusetts, there are a few ways that family members can be paid to care for an elderly or disabled person. In this post we will discuss a state program called Adult Foster Care (AFC) or Adult Family Care. MassHealth has always focused on program options that preserve the Community…

  • $9.99 Xfinity Internet Essentials Program

    Internet Essentials provides affordable home Internet for qualifying households ($9.95/month for up to 50 Mbps, or $29.95/month for up to 100 Mbps) — as well as low-cost computers, free Wi-Fi hotspots, and free Internet training. “Since 2011, Internet Essentials has connected more than 10 million people to all that the…

  • Transportation & MassHealth

    I’ve noticed that many MassHealth members are unaware that the agency provides free non-emergency transportation to-and-from medical appointments that are covered by your MassHealth plan. This covers elderly, disabled, and non-disabled members living in the community. All types of vehicles are available, based on need; passenger car, wheelchair vans, and…

  • MassHealth Coverage for PCA Services?

    The types of services offered by the MassHealth PCA Program under MassHealth Standard may help you if you are elderly and have a permanent or long-lasting disability that keeps you from being able to do your daily living activities, like bathing, grooming, eating, getting dressed, toileting, moving around, taking your…