CeltiCare Health Plan of Massachusetts to Provide Healthcare to the State’s Legal Immigrant Population

CeltiCare Health Plan of Massachusetts to Provide Healthcare to the State’s Legal Immigrant Population

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- CeltiCare today announced that the Commonwealth has accepted its proposal to manage healthcare services for Aliens with Special Status (AWSS). This population has been enrolled in the Commonwealth Care insurance program (Commonwealth Care) run by the Massachusetts Health Connector. The State’s budget constraints resulted in recent cutbacks in healthcare coverage for this population. Effective October 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010 CeltiCare will provide these Massachusetts legal immigrants with coverage for health services.

"We must maintain our commitment to the promise of health care reform in Massachusetts," said Governor Deval Patrick. "This innovative solution ensures hard-working individuals and families have access to the care they need."

Richard Lynch, President and CEO of CeltiCare said “As we all know, the Commonwealth, like every state, is facing serious fiscal challenges. Working together with key members of our provider network including Caritas Christi Health Care and Partners Health Care we were able to provide coverage for this population. We are very pleased to be working with the Patrick Administration and the Connector Authority on this important program.”

CeltiCare began serving Commonwealth Care members on July 1, 2009 and currently serves members in the Boston, Central, Northern, and Southern regions of Massachusetts. CeltiCare will also provide services to Commonwealth Choice members starting January 1, 2010.

About CeltiCare Health Plan of Massachusetts

Founded in 2009, Boston-based CeltiCare Health Plan of Massachusetts is a managed care organization that provides high-quality, cost-effective health insurance to Massachusetts residents enrolled in the Commonwealth Care and Commonwealth Choice programs. CeltiCare is committed to helping its members achieve better health outcomes by providing high-quality benefits, services and wellness education. Backed by parent company Celtic Group, Inc., CeltiCare offers a new form of local managed care that is tailored to the needs of Massachusetts’ progressive healthcare system.

CeltiCare Health Plan of Massachusetts

Brian Delaney, 617-959-4254

Director of Communications

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Source: CeltiCare Health Plan of Massachusetts

Copyright Business Wire 2009 CeltiCare today announced that the Commonwealth has accepted its proposal to manage healthcare services for Aliens with Special Status . This population has been enrolled in the Commonwealth Care insurance program run by the Massachusetts Health Connector. "We must maintain our commitment to the promise of health care reform in Massachusetts," said Governor Deval Patrick.