MassHealth Eligibility Changes for Certain Immigrants Take Effect October 1, 2026

Health advocates are alerting the public about significant changes to MassHealth eligibility for certain immigrant populations, effective October 1, 2026. These changes, stemming from a 2025 federal bill, will impact approximately 7,300 members, with some potentially losing full coverage and being downgraded to more limited health safety net options. The affected populations primarily reside in Suffolk, Middlesex, Essex, and Worcester counties and speak languages such as Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Haitian Creole, Chinese, and Russian.