Submitted by Clollin t3_11c2v6w in massachusetts
How does MassHealth compare with Medicaid in other states, specifically in DC?
What are the pros and cons of MassHealth, in comparison?
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PM_me_PMs_plox t1_ja28p16 wrote
But "fuck you" is what they'll tell you if you need a (nonemergency) service outside of Massachusetts. In fact, I know someone who was in the DC area and an ER doctor called MassHealth claiming that they needed something emergently, and MassHealth vetoed the doctor and told them to fly back to a Massachusetts hospital.
PolkaD0tMom t1_ja3gvao wrote
That's for every health insurance with no out of network coverage, it's not special to Masshealth.
PM_me_PMs_plox t1_ja44f2w wrote
Except that they claim to cover out-of-state emergencies. Based on this experience, I wouldn't be surprised if they kicked you out of the hospital after a car hit you once your vitals were stable. "Need a CT? Fly back to Massachusetts!"
WanderingZephyr t1_ja2sdlx wrote
It saved me 7K in dental expenses just in the past year, and I only had to wait about a month to get an appointment.
Thats my personal experience.
Hoosac_Love t1_ja96ksx wrote
The only other state I have experience with is Vermont and what I'd say is that Vermont is cheaper and covers more stuff for higher incomes but the quality care is inferior to Massachusetts.
If you are substabtially above poverty and broke your ankle you'd be better in Vermont.But if you have cancer you way better in Mass.If your with 130% of poverty your're always better in Massachusetts.
PolkaD0tMom t1_ja246ec wrote
Compared to other states, our Medicaid is extremely progressive and widely accepted. We have more generous coverage policies...for things like trans healthcare or those with disabilities, etc.
Only a couple of other states have a more generous Medicaid program, those being NY and CA. And while those states have better reporting and maintaining Medicaid benefits guidelines, their Medicaid programs aren't as widely accepted.
And of course, having Masshealth gives you access to our healthcare providers ; Medicaid wouldn't cover healthcare out of network, and luckily Masshealth members' network includes globally-esteemed MA healthcare.