Grant Partners

The Joint Committee for Children’s Health Care in Everett will provide application assistance and referral support, and conduct a multimedia publicity campaign to reach consumers about the Affordable Care Act.  Additional education will be provided through a multilingual helpline, website, and newsletter.  A series of educational sessions will be conducted at local community organizations on navigating the health system and using the Health Information Exchange.  

Brockton Neighborhood Health Center will enroll consumers in coverage and assist with renewal applications, and provide education on the Affordable Care Act.  Community leaders from religious, cultural, and human service organizations will be convened and educated on health insurance information and available resources.

Community Health Center of Franklin County will provide a continuum of eligibility, enrollment and review services, resource referrals to primary care, and case management.  They will educate consumers on how to navigate health coverage and care systems through computer access, including the Health Information Exchange.  Educational materials will be developed for patients to take a more active role in their health coverage and care.  

Family Health Center of Worcester will assist uninsured individuals to enroll in and maintain coverage, and connect to a primary care medical home.  They will continue weekly New Patient Orientation/Education Sessions, and expand the use of “I Speak” cards that detail useful information on the health center for patients.  Finally, they will provide individualized education and install computer kiosks for patients to use.

Fishing Partnership Health Plan will educate households on the Affordable Care Act, targeting “family health brokers” and community leaders to be navigators in providing frontline education and enrollment assistance.  Seminars and trainings will be offered at shore side processing plants, industry meetings, occupational safety training seminars, and settlement houses, complete with a training curriculum for all navigators.  The “Do You Love a Fisherman?” campaign will be launched with marketing materials, services, and incentives targeting spouses and family members.  

Lynn Community Health Center will provide enrollment assistance and conduct monthly outreach activities at local health fairs and cultural events.  They will collaborate with health and human service providers to provide off-site outreach and enrollment services.  Monthly education sessions will be conducted on health coverage options using a Patient Navigation Guide.  

Community Action Committee of Cape Cod & Islands will continue individualized “Access to Care – Navigating the Massachusetts Health Care System” educational sessions for consumers, and design a training guide identifying MassHealth mailings and navigating the complex health care system.  They will conduct a series of outreach events to educate the public on changes through the Affordable Care Act.  

Community Action of the Franklin, Hampshire and North Quabbin Regions will assist eligible consumers with applications, offer education about health access services over the phone, and provide financial assistance assessments.  Referral linkages with area providers will also be enhanced.  

County of Dukes County will provide enrollment assistance at local community organizations to assist consumers in setting up Health Information Exchange accounts, completing applications, checking statuses and making updates.  They will also develop and disseminate information on the Affordable Care Act, with a focus on immigrants and tribal members.  Finally, social media, paid and free media will be used to reach members of the general public on health coverage options.  

Hilltown Community Health Centers will assist with applications and annual eligibility reviews and connect patients with primary care providers.  They will provide monthly public education sessions on health coverage options for consumers, and adapt their electronic medical record to establish a referral system across departments.  Educational materials will be developed on the changes in the health insurance marketplace.  Finally, they will work with small businesses in the community that may be eligible for health care tax credits through the marketplace. 

Whittier Street Health Center will provide eligibility assistance and coordinate care for patients, making referrals within the health center, with other health care providers, and community partners.  They will continue to foster the Building Vibrant Communities program to employ housing development residents as community health workers to assist consumers with their health and social needs.  Community health workers will be trained in patient navigation to equip consumers in connecting with primary care and other social and health services.  

Community Health Programs will conduct a multi-pronged outreach effort throughout Berkshire County to educate consumers on affordable insurance options utilizing its mobile medical van.  They will conduct workshops for local community organizations to reach self-employed individuals and businesses.  A key focus will be on assisting individuals with the tax filing process, as the Modified Adjusted Gross Income is utilized for determining eligibility.  Finally, a campaign will be developed to educate individuals about appropriate use of the emergency room and primary care.  

Hilltown Community Health Centers will assist clients to access and maintain health insurance coverage, aiding them in learning how to stay enrolled in the public programs for which they are eligible. The program will also connect clients with a primary care physician and address prescription costs.

County of Dukes County will provide culturally and linguistically competent enrollment assistance, referrals, and retention services for public insurance and safety net programs, with a focus on the Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking communities.

Community Action Committee of Cape Cod & Islands will ensure that eligible residents of Cape Cod and the Islands are enrolled in public health insurance programs. The program will focus on recently unemployed residents or those whose employers have eliminated health benefits or raised employee contributions beyond their ability to pay.