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Originally Posted by Saltys
Do any of you even know what Mahealth is? Do any of you have an idea of what it covers?
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Covers pretty much everything, sounds better than my employers healthcare that I pay a lot for.
This is a short list of what it covers.
inpatient and outpatient hospital services
doctor, nurse practitioner, nurse midwife, and clinic visits
pharmacy services
mental health and substance abuse services
audiologist services and hearing aids
vision care including eyeglasses and magnifying aids
chiropractor services
podiatrist services and orthotics
prosthetic services
abortion and family planning services
rehabilitation and therapy services (physical, occupational, speech/language)
speech and hearing services
renal dialysis
smoking cessation services
x-rays and laboratory work
durable medical equipment and supplies
oxygen and respiratory equipment
dental services including checkups, cleanings, fillings, dentures, and other approved services
ambulance and wheelchair van service
Eligibility:
To be eligible for MassHealth, you must live in Massachusetts, have low to medium income, and meet certain general eligibility requirements. Eligibility requirements differ depending on your age, family situation, work history, immigration status, and health care needs.
a family living with children under the age of 19 years
a pregnant woman with or without children
a Dept. of Mental Health client who has been out of work for a long time
a disabled person
an adult who is working for a qualified employer
a person who is HIV positive
a child under the age of 19 years
an adult caretaker relative living with children under 19 years of age when neither parent is living in the home
elderly (65 or older)
a woman with breast or cervical cancer
a person in need of long-term care
a young adult under age 21 who was in the care and custody of the Department of Children and Families (DCF/DSS) on his/her 18th birthday