December 2007: Pathways Publication and Website Updated

Pathway to Coverage_December 2007 booklet cover With the passage of health care reform legislation in Massachusetts (Chapter 58 of the Acts of 2006), eligibility standards for some public health insurance programs have changed and new programs, such as the Commonwealth Care Health Insurance Program, have been created. This update of Pathways to Public Health Insurance Coverage for Massachusetts Residents reflects changes being implemented through December 2007. We hope you will find the following information useful, and that a better understanding of these programs will lead to improved access to health care services for residents of the Commonwealth. Click on the image to the left to download a PDF version of the report.  

You can also view the different eligibility pathways to public health insurance coverage through the Eligibility Pathways link on the left side of this homepage. The programs and terms applicable to the eligibility pathways are linked to their appropriate descriptions or definitions. You may also go directly to the Program Descriptions or Definitions pages by clicking the links to the left to learn more about a program or to clarify a term. The Resources link provides information on a variety of health coverage websites that can give you more information about specific programs and topics you see on this website.

We will continue to update this site with current information on the eligibility pathways to public health insurance coverage in Massachusetts.