Individuals in Massachusetts who are qualified for both Medicare and Medicaid (MassHealth) will now be able to use UnitedHealthcare’s comprehensive medical, behavioral health, prescription medication, and community-based services.
- Offerings: UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Massachusetts currently offers One Care to residents in Bristol, Hampden, Plymouth, Suffolk, Worcester, Hampshire, Franklin, and Middlesex counties, as well as parts of Essex County, who are qualified for both Medicare and MassHealth.
- Health benefits: The comprehensive, coordinated health benefit plan, called UnitedHealthcare Connected® for One Care, is available now for dual-eligible adults 21 to 64 years old who qualify for Medicare and MassHealth, including access to the plan’s care provider network, health and wellness programs, and prescription drug coverage.
- Options: “MassHealth is pleased to partner with UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Massachusetts to expand the available options of One Care plans for dual-eligible residents across the Commonwealth,” said Assistant Secretary and MassHealth Director, Amanda Cassel Kraft. “We look forward to UnitedHealthcare delivering integrated, comprehensive, and person-centered care that meets the unique needs of adults with Medicare and MassHealth.”
- Coverages: This comprehensive health coverage offers a customized care plan and a single point of contact for all Medicare and MassHealth services. “UnitedHealthcare is excited and honored to serve the people of Massachusetts who qualify for One Care in an integrated and person-centered model of care,” said John Madondo, chief executive officer, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Massachusetts.
- Commitment: Serving Massachusetts for more than 21 years, UnitedHealthcare provides employer-sponsored, individual, Medicare, and Senior Care Options plans for more than 500,000 people in Massachusetts health plans. UnitedHealth Group, its foundations, and employees donated more than $1 million in Massachusetts during 2020.