NORTH ADAMS, Mass.— Ecu-Health Care was one of the 19 organizations awarded grants through the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation to support health coverage enrollment efforts, perinatal health-related projects, a comprehensive health insurance survey and other special initiatives.

 

Ecu-Health Care was awarded the grant through the Supporting Health Coverage Enrollment Efforts program, a statewide initiative to help eligible individuals secure and maintain MassHealth (Medicaid) or other insurance coverage.

 

The funding has supported the expansion of Certified Application Counselor (CAC) capacity in the Commonwealth.  CACs are trained individuals who help consumers search for and secure health coverage options, including assistance with completion of eligibility and enrollment forms.

 

Over $1 million in grants were awarded to various organizations.

 

"These grant awards will support projects in a number of settings, ranging from public schools to higher education, fishing communities to urban neighborhoods, and all corners of the Commonwealth where we are working to improve equitable health care access," said Audrey Shelto, president and CEO of the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation, which has provided grants totaling more than $87 million since it was established in 2001.