The MassHealth Buy-In program helps Massachusetts residents with Medicare get their Part B premiums paid by the state. It is funded through congressional authorization and designed for people who do not receive full MassHealth benefits but still need financial help with Medicare costs.
The program is especially useful for individuals and couples living on fixed incomes. There are income and asset limits that determine whether you qualify. If you are approved, your Social Security check will increase because the Part B premium will no longer be deducted. If you pay your Part B premium through another method, MassHealth will pay the premium directly on your behalf.
Coverage begins in the month you apply and may go back up to three months before that date. MassHealth keeps all financial information private and treats all applicants fairly. If you disagree with a decision, you have the right to appeal. You may also name an authorized representative to submit the application on your behalf, which helps remove barriers to enrollment for people who need assistance.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | Buy In Application Form |
| Form Length | 4 pages |
| Fillable? | No |
| Fillable fields | 0 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 1 min |
| Other names | mashealth buy in application, masshealth buy in online, masshealth state buy in program, masshealth buy in |