How to Apply for Medicaid in Massachusetts

Medicaid is government-provided health insurance for low-income people, including children, the elderly, the disabled, pregnant women and, in some cases, working families. In Massachusetts, Medicaid is provided through the MassHealth program, which receives half its funding from the federal government. Eligibility requirements and benefits vary, depending on age, work history, financial status and health conditions. If you are a financially struggling individual or family without medical insurance, you may be eligible to receive Medicaid benefits.

Things You'll Need

• Medical Benefit Request (MBR) Application
• Proof of income
• Proof of citizenship
• Social Security numbers

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Instructions

• 1

  Determine your eligibility for MassHealth through the Mass Resources website. Click "MassHealth" under "Eligibility Checks" on the right side of the page. On the new page, click "Begin the MassHealth Eligibility Check."

• 2

  Complete the short questionnaire on the next two screens that assesses your financial and medical situation. The questionnaire asks your age, immigration status, benefits you receive and other general information.

• 3

  Obtain a Medical Benefit Request application from the Massachusetts Office of Health and Human Services website. Or call the MassHealth Customer Service Center at 1-888-665-9993 and request an application be mailed to your home.

• 4

  Fill out the application. Answer all questions that pertain to you and your family. Sign and date the application.

• 5

  Gather required documentation. This includes proof of U.S. citizenship or resident alien status and proof of income, such as tax returns and pay stubs. Make copies of all required documents.

• 6

  Return the application and copies of your documents to:

  MassHealth Enrollment Center

  Central Processing Unit

  P.O. Box 290794

  Charlestown, MA 02129-0214