Experienced Advocacy & Responsible Assistance

Tag: 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…

  • What is a MassHealth PCA?

    What is a MassHealth PCA?

    The Personal Care Attendant, or PCA Program is a program funded by MassHealth to provide people with permanent or chronic disabilities keep their independence, remain in the community, and manage their own care by providing funding to hire PCAs. This is a consumer-directed program, so the person receiving the PCA…