FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 27, 2008
Network Health Expands MassHealth Network, Now Approved in Quincy and Surrounding Area
MassHealth approves Network Health’s expansion into the Quincy service area, boosting access to the health plan’s network of leading hospitals, community health centers, and physician practices
(Medford, Mass.) — Network Health, a Massachusetts health plan that provides access to high-quality health care to more than 160,000 members through its Network Health Together™ (MassHealth) and Network Health Forward™(Commonwealth Care) plans, today announced an expansion of its network to serve eligible MassHealth members in Quincy and neighboring towns.
“This latest expansion is another step forward for Network Health’s core mission — improving the health and well-being of our members and their diverse communities,” says Christina Severin, executive director of Network Health. “Greater access is a critical component of improved community health. Network Health is pleased that this step will provide increased access to care at Quincy service-area hospitals and health centers.”
Network Health partners with a growing network of almost 15,000 primary care providers, specialists, hospitals, and community organizations to serve its MassHealth and Commonwealth Care members.
About Network Health
Since 1997, Network Health has provided access to high-quality health care to low- and moderate-income residents of Massachusetts. Based in Medford, Mass., Network Health is a comprehensive health plan serving members through its Network Health Together (MassHealth) and Network Health Forward (Commonwealth Care) plans.
Network Health provides its Together members with all the benefits of MassHealth, plus additional free and discounted benefits. Network Health’s Commonwealth Care plan extends access to affordable health care for qualified Massachusetts residents 19 years or older who earn at or below 300 percent of the federal poverty level, or up to approximately $30,000 a year for an individual (up to approximately $62,000 a year for a family of four). In addition to core health care benefits, Network Health offers its Forward members extra benefits designed to encourage wellness.
Network Health is nationally recognized for its integrated model of care, which provides a team of in-house medical, mental health, social service, and pharmacy professionals to coordinate the care of members with complex health needs and address their non-medical barriers to care. In its efforts to improve the health and well-being of its members and their diverse communities, Network Health partners with a growing network of almost 15,000 primary care providers, specialists, hospitals, and community organizations to serve members in more than 300 cities and towns across Massachusetts.
Individuals must be eligible for MassHealth to join Network Health Together, a MassHealth plan. To learn about MassHealth eligibility, Massachusetts residents can contact the MassHealth Enrollment Center at 888-665-9993 (TTY: 888-665-9997), Monday through Friday, 8:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. Once enrolled, MassHealth members can learn about their MassHealth health plan options by calling the MassHealth Customer Service Center at 800-841-2900 (TTY: 800-497-4648), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
To learn about Commonwealth Care health plan options, call the Commonwealth Care Customer Service Center at 877-MA-ENROLL or 877-623-6765 (TTY: 877-623-7773), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Or visit www.macommonwealthcare.com.
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