About 7,300 non‑citizen MassHealth members face coverage change in October

At the Brockton forum, MassHealth reported that an estimated 7,300 enrollees with certain immigration statuses will see their comprehensive coverage change on Oct. 1, 2026 because of federal rule changes. Elizabeth Tang said older adults and people with disabilities will generally move to MassHealth Family Assistance while non‑disabled adults 19–64 will typically move to emergency coverage (MassHealth Limited). "These individuals have historically been eligible for comprehensive Mass Health, but the federal government changed those rules and starting in October, they'll see their coverage shift," Tang said.

Tang emphasized that children, pregnant and postpartum members will keep full MassHealth Standard if nothing else about their eligibility changes and that notice letters will be mailed to affected members before the October change takes effect. She acknowledged community mistrust about sharing immigration information and urged community organizations as trusted intermediaries to help dispel fear and assist members in responding to any requests for information.