Proudly Promoting Senior Independence Since 1974

Elder Services is a non-profit organization providing a wide variety of services to the seniors of Berkshire County and their families.

Berkshire County’s Aging Services Access Point

Convenient access to resources such as enhanced senior nutrition, housing options, in-home supports, nursing home ombudsman, and information on senior programs and services throughout the state.

News & Alerts 

In March 2020, the federal government declared a public health emergency (PHE) due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In response to the PHE and consistent with federal continuous coverage requirements, MassHealth put protections in place that prevented members’ MassHealth coverage ending during the COVID-19 emergency. The federal government has decided to end the continuous coverage requirements. In response to this decision, MassHealth will return to our standard annual eligibility renewal processes. Starting April 1, 2023, all current MassHealth members will need to renew their health coverage to ensure they still qualify for their current benefit. These renewals will take place over 12 months.

Please check out the attached materials for more information.

• MassHealth Redetermination – Act Now

• MassHealth Redetermination – Scam Prevention

• MassHealth Redetermination – Members 65 or Older

We now have a Benefits Support Specialist ready to assist you with filling out MassHealth Redetermination paperwork and/or answering any related questions you may have.  Please send an email to SHINE@esbci.org or call 413-236-1747.

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