Grant Partners

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.  

Boston Public Health Commission will assist consumers in enrolling in and selecting health plans, as well as retaining coverage.  They will develop quick-guides on the new marketplace application and renewal processes, and disseminate “Health Portfolios” to consumers to track health coverage, primary care providers, and Affordable Care Act information.  “Roving Navigators” will promote access to health coverage at barbershops, auto body shops, and nail salons.

Codman Square Health Center will conduct outreach and enrollment, hold a series of events to help attendees complete insurance applications, and provide orientations on available health coverage options.  Computers will be made available at the Codman Tech Center to access the health insurance marketplace, and consumers will be connected to the health center’s patient-centered medical home model to promote consumer engagement and self-sufficiency.  

Ecu-Health Care will continue its education and marketing campaign, and provide enrollment and renewal assistance on public health insurance programs.  They will train and educate applicants on navigating the health care system. 

Community Health Connections will conduct intensive street and shelter outreach to individuals who are homeless, providing eligibility determinations and application assistance.  They will hold “office hours” at local organizations to answer questions regarding programs, eligibility requirements, and sources of care in the community.  A “Community Collaborations” group consisting of health and human services organizations will be convened, serving the region’s homeless, to share information about the Affordable Care Act.  

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 comprehensive continuum of services including community outreach, enrollment and eligibility assistance, transportation assistance, Spanish interpretation, case management, and care coordination. The health center will target residents affected by significant social and geographic barriers to care, as well as new immigrants, migrant workers, and non-English speakers.

Brockton Neighborhood Health Center will provide traditional outreach and individual assistance with applications, referrals to primary care providers, education on health plans, and assistance with annual renewals. The program will focus on local food pantries and the Plymouth House of Corrections.

Lynn Community Health Center will initiate the Keep Your Care Project, a pilot study that will test the effectiveness of text messaging as an alternative to postcard and letter reminders. Those reminders are sent via the mail to remind patients to complete their annual redetermination application and submit demographic information changes to maintain their coverage.