Due to recent expansions in MA state funding, every child in Massachusetts under age 19 can get free  health insurance!  Many individuals and families, even those who already have health insurance, are also eligible to attain supplemental  health insurance or assistance in paying for it!

The Child Care Resource Center’s Health Access Project can explain the state sponsored health care programs to you, and if eligible, help you to enroll.  For more information, please call our Health Access Line at (617)  547-1063 ext. 295 (see related article “Garnering Better Access”).

Garnering Better Access

More than two years ago, the Child Care Resource Center created the Health Access Project to provide community education about affordable health care options, and support individuals and families in obtaining that care.

Health Access Project staff work with families, individuals, and community agencies throughout the state to provide consumer education and information about health care options.  While Massachusetts is very fortunate to be able to offer several health care programs for families and individuals, the wide range of offerings often confuse consumers.  That’s where the Health Access Project can help.  They can explain the various programs and options and walk families through the entire enrollment process. They can also advocate for families whose applications have been denied.

The project staff also works with community agencies to explain state sponsored health care programs and ensure that the health care needs of their clients and constituents are being met.  They provide written materials, offer trainings for agency staff on the various programs, and encourage  refer families to the Health Access Program for assistance.

For more information about the Health Access Project, please call our Health Access Line at (617) 547-1063 ext. 295.

CCRC’s Health Access Project Reaching More Families!

At the recent close of Fiscal Year 2000, CCRC’s Health Access Project had much to celebrate!  Since 1998, project staff have made significant inroads into communities across the state by participating in community events, holding trainings for staff at human services agencies, as well as continuous mailings, press releases, and word of mouth.  Service delivery numbers have increased dramatically from last year.  During FY 2000:  they have quadrupled the number of families and individuals they spoke with, tripled the number of state sponsored health care applications they initiated, and doubled the number of families and individuals they were able to have accepted for state sponsored health care programs. 

These efforts and accomplishments did not go unnoticed.  In June, the Health Access Project was awarded continued funding from the Department of Public Health and the Division of Medical Assistance.  Plans for this year include continuing existing outreach practices and expanding the project by working with families and individuals on health maintenance issues.  Having a health insurance card is not enough.  The Health Access Projects will support families and individuals so that they are able to form positive relationships with their health care provider(s) and develop their health maintenance plan.

If you would like more information on the Health Access Project, please call Stacey Taylor at (617) 547-1063 ext. 271.

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