MassHealth

MassHealth was honored to be part of the October 17th Performance Recognition Program Awards Ceremony at the State House, where three MassHealth teams received awards recognizing their outstanding work. The MassHealth Redeterminations Team and Emergency Shelter Response Team were recognized with the Manuel Carballo Award for Excellence in Public Service, while the Eligibility Policy Team received the Commonwealth Equity in Governance Award. Congratulations to the over 130 staff honored at the event!

On October 10th, MassHealth staff celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with a dynamic potluck event. There was music, laughter, and traditional dishes such as Brazilian Coxinha, Colombian Arroz con Pollo, Spanish Tortilla Española, Argentinean Alfajores, Puerto Rican Empanadas, and so much more! Thank you to the new MassJuntos Employee Resource Group for arranging this event and showcasing the diversity that makes our MassHealth community special. MassJuntos = More Together. 🌎❤️

MassHealth's own, Everett Lamm, Associate Medical Director, Office of Clinical Affairs, had the honor of attending the Community Health Program’s (CHP) Dental Center opening in Great Barrington on October 1st. The new 7-operatory space in Great Barrington restores CHP’s dental presence across southern, central, and northern Berkshire County. The new office is serving approximately 800 people around the Berkshires community and takes MassHealth insurance. Bethany Kieley, the CEO, gave a heartfelt thanks to EOHHS for the support and funding during her remarks. Everett says, "It was wonderful to reconnect with old colleagues, board members, and to see the incredible updated facilities. A special highlight was catching up with my dear friend, Dr. Lina Bermudez, who is celebrating her 11th year of excellence in dentistry at CHP." For more information:  https://lnkd.in/eNEZX5qx

Exciting News! MassHealth has launched 3 webpages for members! Discover important resources on reproductive health, doula services, and support for pregnant members. Please share these webpages widely to help ensure that individuals have access to the critical information and services they need. Mass.gov/MassHealthSRH https://lnkd.in/emRBziyA Mass.gov/MassHealthDoulas

Congratulations to Rachael Mazzella Zukus, Senior Director of Strategy at MassHealth, for being selected as a Milbank Memorial Fund Emerging Leader (https://lnkd.in/d_sKKDuT)! The 10-month leadership development program is for early and mid-career legislative and executive branch government officials who are committed to bringing a health equity lens to their work to improve population health. To learn more about this program, visit: https://lnkd.in/d5nFsbZS

The Member Advisory Committee (MAC) application deadline is fast approaching! MassHealth is still looking for individuals to apply. The MAC will create a supportive, inclusive space for members to collaborate with MassHealth staff and each other, sharing insights and personal experiences. For more information, visit: https://lnkd.in/gE8h4cKe

Responding to the increasing demand for psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners, EOHHS is partnering with UMass Chan Medical School Tan Chingfen Graduate School of Nursing and Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers to promote opportunities for eligible hospital licensed health centers and community health centers! The application for the final Cohort of Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Fellowship funding is now open to all hospital licensed and community health centers who seek to support new PMHNPs. To learn more and apply before September 30, click here: https://lnkd.in/eBcEj6Yz

Are you a behavioral health or primary care professional committed to serving Massachusetts’ communities? Do you have student loans or anticipate completing an educational program by June 1, 2025? Now through September 25th, you can apply to MA Repay Student Loan Repayment Programs to reduce your loans! Created in partnership with Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services and Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers, the programs aim to make a significant impact on the financial stability of essential health professionals and ensure that high quality care and resources are available to communities across the Commonwealth. Find out more about who is eligible and how to apply here: marepay.org

Applications for MA Repay Student Loan Repayment Programs are now open! If you are a behavioral health or primary care professional and committed to providing care and services in Massachusetts, apply now to receive up to $300k in student loan repayment! Learn more about eligibility requirements and apply at the following link: https://lnkd.in/eYj-_eCX #MARepay #HealthcareProfessionals #LoanRepayment #BehavioralHealth

On August 14th, Sarah Sears Qin and the MassHealth team, had the incredible opportunity to present at the Medicaid Enterprise Systems Community (MESC) Conference in Louisville, KY on some of our health equity work. They shared how MassHealth is operationalizing demographic data collection to drive meaningful change and measurable disparities reduction. A big thank you to the organizers for having the team in Louisville!   #MESC2024 #HealthEquity #Medicaid #MassHealth