MassHealth Standard. Individuals enrolled in MassHealth Standard receive state plan services including for individuals under age 21, Early and Periodic Screening Diagnostic and Treatment (EPSDT) benefit. In addition, individuals enrolled in Standard receive additional demonstration benefits specifically authorized in demonstration expenditure authorities. MassHealth’s Standard Alternative Benefit Plan (ABP) is for individuals in the New Adult Group who are ages 19-20, as well as individuals 21-64 who are HIV positive, have breast or cervical cancer or are receiving services from the Department of Mental Health or who are on a waiting list to receive such services. Individuals enrolled in the Standard ABP receive the same benefits offered in Standard and benefits are provided in the same manner as outlined below. MassHealth Standard benefits will be provided either through direct coverage, cost effective premium assistance, or a combination of both (benefits wrap). Premium assistance will be furnished as described in STC 49 and 50. MassHealth Standard benefits include, for individuals with incomes at or below 133 percent of FPL who are also eligible for Medicare, (1) payment of monthly Medicare Part B premiums, (2) payment of hospital insurance premiums under Medicare Part A; and, (3) payment of deductibles and co- insurance under Medicare Part A and B. The Commonwealth may establish eligibility for this coverage without applying an asset test. These benefits will begin on the first day of the month following the date of the MassHealth eligibility determination.
MassHealth Standard a MassHealth Coverage Type that offers a full range of health benefits to certain eligible Members, including families, children under age 18, pregnant individuals, and disabled individuals under age 65. Material Subcontractor – any entity from which the Contractor procures, re-procures, or proposes to subcontract with, for the provision of all, or part, of its Administrative Services for any program area or function that relates to the delivery or payment of ACO Covered Services including, but not limited to, behavioral health, claims processing, Care Management, Utilization Management or pharmacy benefits, including specialty pharmacy providers. Medicaid – see “MassHealth.” In addition, Medicaid shall mean any other state’s Title XIX program.
MassHealth Standard a MassHealth Coverage Type that offers a full range of health benefits to certain eligible Members, including families, children under age 18, pregnant women, and disabled individuals under age 65.
MassHealth Standard. Individuals enrolled in Standard receive State plan services. Individuals under age 21 will receive Early and Periodic Screening Diagnostic and Treatment (EPSDT) coverage. If available and cost effective, the Commonwealth will purchase cost-effective private health insurance on behalf of individuals eligible for Standard coverage. The individual will receive additional services to ensure that they are receiving the same benefits as they would receive through direct coverage under the State Plan. Additional services are paid for on a FFS basis or in the managed care contracts. These individuals are not required to contribute more towards the cost of their private health insurance than they would pay without access to private health insurance. Individuals who do not obtain or maintain available health insurance will be denied MassHealth benefits or lose MassHealth eligibility for all of those in the family group, unless the individual is under age 19 or pregnant.
