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GHAP Program
What
is GHAP?
Mission Statement
Who We Serve
What About GHAP Dental Services?
How Can I Get Help From The GHAP Program?
GHAP
Income Eligibility Guidelines
What
is GHAP?
The Gateway Health Access Program helps uninsured people access affordable
healthcare by connecting people to existing healthcare programs such as
MassHealth, providing reduced-fee care for those who do not qualify for
existing programs. This care is provided by a network of healthcare providers
throughout the region. These reduced fees are payment in full and are
not subsidized in any way.
Mission
Statement
The Gateway Health Access Program is a regional partnership
of dentists, physicians, hospitals, community agencies, and area residents
working to improve the health and well-being of our communities by increasing
access for the uninsured to coordinated systems of care. GHAP strives to
achieve this goal through outreach, education, empowerment, and self-accountability
for those we serve.
Who
We Serve
The Heywood Hospital GHAP site serves the uninsured who
live or work in the communities shaded below. The other communities are
served by the Fitchburg site. If you do not live within our area, GHAP
may be able to connect you to other resources.
Available
Services:
Dental Services (Limited)
Home
Health Care
Mental
Health
Primary
Care Physicians
Specialty
Physicians
Substance
Abuse (Please contact your local office for further information)
Services not Rendered:
Ambulance
Services
Prescription
Drugs
Tertiary
Care.
How Can I Get Help From The GHAP
Program?
Call the GHAP location nearest you to speak with a representative
who will determine your best available healthcare option. An appointment
will be scheduled for you to complete an application. GHAP works hand-in-hand
with the Massachusetts Uncompensated Care Pool and services are subject
to income eligibility. Therefore, you will need to provide proof of Massachusetts
residency and proof of income. As a GHAP member, you must have a GHAP-participating
Primary Care Physician. Once enrolled in GHAP an ID card will be issued,
which must be presented with payment at each office visit. Membership
expires one year from your approval date or when you secure health insurance.
What About GHAP Dental Services?
GHAP members may be eligible for limited
services under the GHAP Dental program.If you are interested in dental
services, please call:
GHAP Dental Case Worker
Burbank Professional Bldg.
326 Nichols Road, Suite 26
Fitchburg, MA 01420
978-343-3050
or
GHAP Dental Case Manager
Heywood Hospital/GHAP
242 Green Street
Gardner, MA 01440
978-630-6250
Heywood Hospital Location
242 Green Street
Gardner, MA 01440
978-630-6550
or 630-6562
OFFICE HOURS: M-F / 9-5
GHAP at HEYWOOD HOSPITAL
RECEIVES FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM
Blue Cross Blue Shield of
Massachusetts Foundation
& Heywood Hospital
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