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Frail Elder Waiver (FEW)

This MassHealth program provides frail elders, aged 60 and older, access to the services and supports they need to live successfully in the community.

Home- and Community-Based Services Waivers make needed community supports available to MassHealth-eligible people who would otherwise need facility-based care. The Frail Elder Waiver (FEW) is an HCBS waiver program that makes such supports available to Massachusetts residents aged 60 and older. FEW supports individuals with a variety of needs that can be met with supports ranging from basic to intensive levels.
FEW is a MassHealth program. The Massachusetts Executive Office of Aging & Independence (AGE) is responsible for the day-to-day operation of this waiver program.

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Frail Elder Waiver: Information for applicants and participants  Frail Elder Waiver: information for providers 

What you need to know

800AgeInfo-Home  MassOptions  Executive Office of Aging & Independence Regulations: 651 CMR  130 CMR 519.000: MassHealth Coverage Types 

Contact Information

Phone

Main: Call MassHealth Customer Service Center, Main: at (800) 841-2900
TDD/TTY: Call MassHealth Customer Service Center, TDD/TTY: at 711

Self-service available 24 hrs/day in English and Spanish. Other services available Monday-Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Interpreter services are available.

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