Recording & Slides Now Available! Health Coverage at Risk Webinar
March 23, 2026
Health Coverage at Risk: What New Federal Rules Mean for Western Massachusetts
Up to 300,000 Massachusetts residents could lose health insurance under new federal redetermination and work‑reporting rules. What does this mean for communities in Western Massachusetts?
Watch the recording from our March 20, 2026, webinar for a discussion of the latest regional data, who may be most affected, and how state agencies and community healthcare providers are responding. Speakers will share insights on the potential impacts and what organizations can do to support residents facing coverage loss.
Speakers included:
- Jessica Gottsegen, Senior Policy and Research Analyst, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation
- Katherine Howitt, Vice President of Policy and Research, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation
- Ilana Steinhauer, Executive Director of Volunteers in Medicine- Berkshires, PHIWM Board Member
- Lisa Ranghelli, Director of Assessment and Capacity Building, Public Health Institute of Western Massachusetts
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- For specific questions related to member eligibility and/or access to benefits, here are a few helpful resources:
- Health Care For All HelpLine
- My Ombudsman
- Enrollment Assister Search
- MassHealth Customer Service Center
- Upcoming MassHealth member-facing webinars
- Find resources and information at
413Cares.org
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