Massachusetts MassHealth (Medicaid)
Massachusetts
What is Massachusetts MassHealth (Medicaid)?
Massachusetts Medicaid (MassHealth) pays for health care for certain low and medium income people living in Massachusetts. MassHealth offers health-care benefits directly or by paying part or all of your health-insurance premiums. MassHealth offers different types of coverage based on your age, whether you are a parent, pregnant, disabled, HIV positive or have breast or cervical cancer, and whether you work for a small employer. MassHealth will decide if you are eligible and give you the most complete coverage that you qualify for.
Administration
Massachusetts MassHealth (Medicaid) is administered by Massachusetts.
Program Requirements
Qualification Requirements Last Updated on 2025-03-01
To be eligible for Massachusetts Medicaid, you must be a resident of the state of Massachusetts, a U.S. national, citizen, permanent resident, or legal alien, in need of health care/insurance assistance, whose financial situation would be characterized as low income or very low income.
In order to qualify, you must have an annual household income (before taxes) that is below the following amounts:
| Household Size* | Maximum Income Level (Per Year) |
|---|---|
| 1 | $20,030 |
| 2 | $27,186 |
| 3 | $34,341 |
| 4 | $41,496 |
| 5 | $48,652 |
| 6 | $55,807 |
| 7 | $62,963 |
| 8 | $70,118 |
Application Details
What is the application process for Massachusetts MassHealth (Medicaid)?
To receive MassHealth, you may apply online at the Massachusetts Health Connector website, or you may, download an application for Health Coverage and Help Paying Costs.
You may also call MassHealth Customer Service to apply by phone or to request an application:
1-800-841-2900
TTY available toll-free at:
1-800-497-4648