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Section 1115 Waiver - In July 2006,
Insurance Partnership –
Adult Medical Security Plan – The Medical Security Plan [4], run by the Division of Unemployment Assistance, helps laid-off workers and their families who receive unemployment insurance payments. Depending on the workers’ circumstances, the program either provides direct, state-based coverage or helps pay the cost of coverage available through former employers. This is a short-term program that serves a relatively healthy population and is available to families who have family incomes up to 400 percent FPL. The state’s 1115 waiver provides federal Medicaid matching funds for all enrollees.
Links:
[1] http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=eohhs2terminal&L=4&L0=Home&L1=Government&L2=Departments+and+Divisions&L3=MassHealth&sid=Eeohhs2&b=terminalcontent&f=masshealth_provider_masshealthandhealthcarereform&csid=Eeohhs2
[2] http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=eohhs2subtopic&L=4&L0=Home&L1=Provider&L2=Client+Eligibility+%26+Benefits+Assistance&L3=Uncompensated+Care+Pool+(UCP)&sid=Eeohhs2
[3] http://mass.gov/?pageID=eohhs2subtopic&L=5&L0=Home&L1=Consumer&L2=Insurance+(including+MassHealth)&L3=Additional+Insurance+and+Assistance+Programs&L4=Insurance+Partnership&sid=Eeohhs2
[4] http://www.massresources.org/pages.cfm?contentID=38&pageID=17&subpages=yes&SecondLeveldynamicID=609&DynamicID=605#whatis