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[intuition-ist.livejournal.com]

I'd like to hear from people who've had to apply for MassHealth for nursing-home services for elderly relatives -- especially if your relative was coming to MA from out-of-state. What was your experience like? How much did you end up paying out-of-pocket? What organizations did you contact (and how helpful were they)?

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Danger! Danger Will Robinson!

[taura-g.livejournal.com]

My sisters and I abandoned the idea of trying to bring my parents back to MA because the MassHealth and other associated Medicaid red tape was just too costly.

However, do not attempt the MassHealth application alone. If you have a good Senior Citizen Center in your town they should be able to help you navigate the waters. I found Medford's Council on Aging Social Services group to be extremely helpful with a LOT of good information.

Good luck.

Re: Danger! Danger Will Robinson!

[boblothrope.livejournal.com]

You gotta love a government agency that so bureaucratic that you need another government agency to help you deal with them.