Is Tufts Health together part of MassHealth?

Our MassHealth plan Our Tufts Health Together plan provides high-quality MassHealth coverage for individuals and is free or low cost to low-income families enrolled in the state's Medicaid plan.

Is Tufts Health Plan the same as MassHealth?

With Tufts Health Together, our MassHealth plan, you get all the benefits of MassHealth, including: Visits to doctors and specialists. Prescription drugs for kids ($1 to $3.65* copayment for ages 21 and over)

Is Tufts Health together the same as Tufts Health Plan?

Tufts Health Together is our MassHealth plan. Tufts Health Plan works closely with two health care providers to offer accountable care organization plans (ACOs). Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) and UMass Memorial Health. We also offer a managed care organization plan (MCO).

What insurances fall under MassHealth?

Described below are the six MassHealth coverage types offered to eligible individuals, families, and people with disabilities: Standard, CommonHealth, CarePlus, Family Assistance, Premium Assistance, and Limited.

What type of insurance is Tufts Health Plan?

Medicaid Plans

Tufts Health Plan serves the Medicaid population in Massachusetts and Rhode Island through our Tufts Health Together and Tufts Health RITogether plans.

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Who did Tufts Health Plan merge with?

Tufts Health Plan and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care are now part of one combined organization.

What hospital is Tufts affiliated with?

We have four other major academic partners: Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, Maine Medical Center, Newton Wellesley Hospital, South Shore Hospital, and many other highly-rated teaching partners (listed below).

How do I know if I have MassHealth coverage?

My Account Page is a website where you can see information about the benefits you get from MassHealth, Commonwealth Care, Health Safety Net, Children's Medical Security Plan, or Healthy Start.

How do I know if I'm covered by MassHealth?

Access your Virtual Gateway My Account Page to see information on health assistance you receive. If you want to see information about your health assistance benefits online, use My Account Page.

What is MassHealth called now?

What is Massachusetts MassHealth (Medicaid)? Massachusetts Medicaid (MassHealth) pays for health care for certain low and medium income people living in Massachusetts.

What is the new name for Tufts Health?

TUFTS HEALTH UNIFY TO REBRAND AS TUFTS HEALTH ONE CARE

"We are proud to be one of the original One Care health plans in Massachusetts and are excited that our new name will reflect this connection," said Phil Barr, president, markets at Point32Health.

What happened to Tufts Health Plan?

Tufts Health Plan and Harvard Pilgrim are now one organization. We are excited and optimistic about our future, and we believe our new organization will bring more value to you and the communities we serve.

What is Tufts MassHealth?

Tufts Health Plan is one of the nation's most highly rated nonprofit health insurance companies, known for delivering high-quality health care and an outstanding member experience. We offer a broad range of health care plans and coverage options to individuals and employer groups in the region and nationally.

Is Tufts Health together Medicaid or Medicare?

With Tufts Health One Care (our Medicare-Medicaid One Care plan for people ages 21 to 64), members get all the benefits of MassHealth and Medicare, plus other benefits, including a care manager, a personalized care plan, a 24/7 NurseLine, and long-term services and supports.

Is Tufts Health together an HMO or PPO?

Tufts Health Plan offers several HMO plans and an Access PPO plan. Just call 1-800-890-6600 (TTY: 711). You can also compare plans on our website.

Is Tufts Health Plan good?

The National Committee for Quality Assurance

Tufts Health Plan HMO POS and Medicare Preferred HMO have held the highest accreditation status available since 1996.

What are the different types of MassHealth?

Do you have to pay for MassHealth insurance?

You are responsible for paying the amount listed on your premium bill. If you do not pay your premium payments on time, your benefits may end.

How far back does MassHealth look?

MassHealth will look at every one of your bank statements, going back five years from the date of your application.

Why is Tufts Medical Center closing?

The Tufts line for patients and families is 866-978-2339 and the BCH line is 617-355-5437. Tufts announced its decision in January to close its 41-bed Tufts Children's Hospital, citing less demand for pediatric care and increasing demand for adult care.

Is Tufts considered Medicare?

Our Tufts Health Plan Medicare Preferred HMO plans are Medicare Advantage plans (Medicare Part C) that offer medical and prescription drug coverage (Medicare Part D) beyond Original Medicare (Medicare Parts A & B).