How can I apply for MassHealth?
MassHealth offers benefits to a wide range of people who meet eligibility rules, including family size and income. If you are under age 65 and want to apply for MassHealth, you must fill out an application called a Medical Benefit Request (MBR) and send it, with proof of your household’s income, to MassHealth. A Medical Benefit Request can be downloaded here. If you are aged 65 or older or if you are any age and need long-term-care services, you need to ask for different application called the Senior Medical Benefit Request (SMBR) for Seniors and People Needing Long-Term-Care Services. A Senior Medical Benefit Request can be downloaded here. All applications can be requested and sent to you by calling the MassHealth Customer Service Center at 1-800-841-2900.
