To enroll in PACE you must
- Be 55 or older
- Live in the service area of a PACE organization
- Be certified by the state as eligible for nursing home care
- Be able to live safely in the community, and
- Agree to receive health services exclusively through the PACE organization.
You do not need to be on MassHealth to enroll in PACE. However, if you meet the income and asset guidelines described below, you may be eligible for MassHealth and MassHealth may pay your PACE premium.
MassHealth income and asset rules for PACE include the following.
- Countable income must not be greater than 300% of the federal benefit rate. The Federal Benefit Rate (FBR) changes every year. Please refer to the Eligibility Figures for Community Residents Age 65 or Older which updates the FBR annually. If a PACE participant’s countable income is greater than 300% of the FBR, private pay options are available. The monthly premium charged to a PACE enrollee is based upon income.
- Countable assets must not be greater than $2,000.
NOTE: if you are married, your spouse's income and assets are not counted.
| Last updated: | May 29, 2025 |
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