The mission of Advocacy for Access is to help uninsured and underinsured people access various programs that can pay for health care services, thereby reducing or eliminating inability to pay as a barrier to receiving health care. Certified Application Counselors support this mission through their actions and genuine belief that everyone deserves access to health care and health coverage.
This role is responsible for facilitating the enrollment and reenrollment of patients and community members into health coverage and financial assistance programs such as MassHealth, Qualified Health Plans administered by the Massachusetts Health Connector, Health Safety Net, Premium Assistance, Medical Hardship, Medicare Savings Programs, Prescription Advantage, and pharmaceutical assistance programs. This role will also assist individuals make informed decisions on the selection of health and dental plans and link patients with free or reduced cost primary and specialty care services and other community resources.