Application Information Overview
MassHealth offers benefits to a wide range of people who meet the eligibility rules. We look at your family size and income to decide if you and your family can get MassHealth. If you are aged 65 or older or need long-term-care services, we also count some of your assets. Immigration status does not affect your eligibility for MassHealth, but may affect the type of benefits MassHealth provides.
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In most cases, you will receive a notice within 10 days of applying for MassHealth. This notice will tell you if you are approved, denied, or if you need to give us more information.
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If you are HIV+ and qualify, MassHealth can pay for your health care even if you do not have AIDS or are not disabled.
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Immigration status does not affect your eligibility for MassHealth, but may affect the type of benefits MassHealth provides.
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A social security number (SSN) is required for every family member who is applying for MassHealth.
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MassHealth applicant must not commit false statements.
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MassHealth has the right to get back money from the estates of certain MassHealth members when they die.