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PLEASE NOTE: The open enrollment period for 2017 in Massachusetts is now closed. In Massachusetts, all residents who are 18 or older are required to have health insurance. The open enrollment period to buy health insurance in the state for 2018 will start on Nov. …Continue Reading Getting Health Insurance for Individuals and Families in Massachusetts
Agencies and organizations across Massachusetts offer a diverse range of programs for elders, caregivers, and individuals with disabilities. MassOptions, run by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS), helps you navigate through the Commonwealth’s programs and services to find the right one that …Continue Reading Find Care Services with MassOptions
If you’re a small business owner, you might think that providing health insurance for employees is a luxury you just can’t afford. But according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), U.S. employers lose $225.8 billion each year in productivity because of employees’ …Continue Reading Health Insurance for Massachusetts Small Businesses
Every woman can improve her health, whether by moving more or getting regular checkups and preventive screenings recommended by her doctor. Two preventive screenings, in particular, can pay dividends for many women: breast cancer and cervical cancer exams. The Department of Public Health (DPH)’s Care …Continue Reading Preventive Screenings to Improve Women’s Health
What comes to mind when you hear “MassHealth”? Some people may think of it as a transitional health insurance program or one that helps people with disabilities and other longer-term health needs. But what many don’t know is that MassHealth, which is administered by the …Continue Reading MassHealth for Seniors: Information About Available Options
Approximately 2.7 million people in the United States have glaucoma, according to the National Eye Health Education Program (NEHEP), and many of them experience partial or total vision loss. The Massachusetts Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) offers a number of resources for employers, …Continue Reading Glaucoma: What to Know and How to Help
From taking our vital signs to conducting patient education and case management, nurses are the jack-of-all-trades in the medical field. Celebrated May 6-12, National Nurses Week is a time to recognize the contributions of the providers at the heart of our health care system. Concluding …Continue Reading Celebrating National Nurses Week: May 6-12
The American Nurses Association (ANA) describes nursing as “an art and a science;” it takes a unique blend of dedication, compassion, and understanding to comfort the sick and make people feel good when they’re ill or in pain. Anyone who’s spent time in the hospital …Continue Reading National Nurses Week – May 6-12
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