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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.

The Application
Notice of Our Decision

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.
MassHealth and Other Health Insurance
MassHealth and Newborn Babies
Programs for People With HIV

If you are HIV+ and qualify, MassHealth can pay for your health care even if you do not have AIDS or are not disabled.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Rules

Immigration status does not affect your eligibility for MassHealth, but may affect the type of benefits MassHealth provides.
How We Will Use Your Social Security Number

A social security number (SSN) is required for every family member who is applying for MassHealth.
Giving Correct Information

MassHealth applicant must not commit false statements.
If You or Members of Your Family Are in an Accident
Estate Recovery

MassHealth has the right to get back money from the estates of certain MassHealth members when they die.