The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) Foundation is accepting applications for the Supporting Health Coverage Enrollment Efforts Grant Program.
Donor Name: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation
State: Massachusetts
County: Berkshire County (MA), Hampden County (MA), Middlesex County (MA), Suffolk County (MA) and Norfolk County (MA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 08/02/2023
Size of the Grant: Up to $60,000
Grant Duration: 2 years
Details:
Massachusetts has a state network of Navigator and Certified Application Counselor designated organizations that are supported through various resources to bolster statewide enrollment capacity at this critical time. The Foundation’s goal is to support enrollment work that supplements these various efforts to meet the needs of residents.
The Supporting Health Coverage Enrollment Efforts grant program is focused on expanding Certified Application Counselor (CAC) capacity in the Commonwealth to support MassHealth members who will need to re-determine their health coverage as the state unwinds the pandemic-era continuous coverage requirements and to assist those who are uninsured secure health insurance coverage.
Funding Information
The grant program will provide a limited number of grants in the amount of up to $60,000 a year for each of two years.
Geographical Areas
The priority geographic areas for this program are the Cape and Islands, Northern Berkshire County, Hampden County, Middlesex County, Suffolk County and Norfolk County.
Eligibility Criteria
- Community-based organizations that:
- Primarily serve people who have been socially, economically, culturally, or racially marginalized.
- Demonstrate basic knowledge of Massachusetts health insurance coverage and enrollment efforts, a strong history of working with community members, and the ability to conduct outreach to MassHealth members and individuals who do not have health insurance.
- Maintain a strong relationship with the community, and cultural and linguistic ability to connect with constituency populations.
- Demonstrate how they will meet the specific program requirements described.
- Applicants must meet the following screening criteria at the time of application:
- Have a physical office that can comfortably host up to two CACs who will offer enrollment assistance in a reasonably private setting.
- Have a space where potentially private and sensitive information can be securely locked and stored.
- Have access to stable and secure internet service.
- Have fully viewed the “How to Become a Certified Application Counselor” webinar hosted by the Foundation AND determined they can fulfill the needs and duties of a Certified Application Counselor.
For more information, visit BCBSMA.
