What is the Childrens Medical Security Plan (CMSP)?
The Children’s Medical Security Plan (CMSP) is a basic health insurance program for uninsured Massachusetts children and teens under the age of 19 years. The CMSP is run by MassHealth. Am I eligible? To be eligible for the Children’s Medical Security Plan (CMSP), a child must be under 19 years of age and a resident of Massachusetts. The child must be uninsured for basic medical and dental care and not eligible for these services through MassHealth. There are no income or asset limits. Immigration status does not matter for this program. You do not need a Social Security number or immigration documents. What benefits will I get? The Children’s Medical Security Plan covers the medical and dental services most frequently used by children. The CMSP covers checkups and immunizations, sick visits and lab tests, dental services, family planning, and prescription drugs and medical equipment. It does not cover hospitalization. Depending on income, some families pay a monthly premium for CMSP co
