To apply for MassHealth, you can follow these steps:
- Gather necessary information and documents which may include:
- Social Security numbers for every household member applying.
- Federal tax returns if you file them.
- Information about citizenship, national status, or immigration status.
- Employer and income details for everyone in your household (e.g., paystubs).
- Information about any current job-related or other health insurance coverage.
- Apply by filling out the Massachusetts Application for Health and Dental Coverage and Help Paying Costs form. You can apply through several methods:
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Online via the MAhealthconnector website for the fastest processing.
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Mail the completed application to:
Health Insurance Processing Center
PO Box 4405
Taunton, MA 02780 -
Fax the application to (857) 323-8300.
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Call MassHealth Customer Service Center at (800) 841-2900 for assistance or to apply by phone.
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- If you need help with your application, you can find MassHealth enrollment assisters, who are trained individuals or organizations that help with applications.
Additional notes:
- You must live in Massachusetts.
- Application is for those younger than 65 or qualifying caregivers for children, among others.
- If you are 65 or older needing long-term care, there is a different application process.
- After becoming a MassHealth member, you may need to enroll in a specific MassHealth health plan.
Phone support hours are typically Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with interpreter services available. For more detailed information and to start your application online, visit the official MassHealth application page or contact their customer service. This process summarizes how you apply for MassHealth coverage in Massachusetts.
