THE MAYOR'S HEALTH LINE

The Mayor's Health Line was developed by the Boston Committee on Health Care Access to help Boston residents obtain access to the health care and health care information they need. They are an Information & Referral service, fielding calls concerning where hospitals and health centers are located in one's neighborhood, the location and availability of sites for breast cancer screening and flu shots, information about public cash assistance and insurance programs, and referrals to social service agencies and programs that provide meals, housing, transportation, etc.

The Mayor's Health Line provides direct service to uninsured or under-insured individuals and families who need assistance with enrollment in public health insurance programs such as MassHealth, Healthy Start, Free Care, or the Children's Medical Security Plan (CMSP). They will assist a caller to identify appropriate programs, determine their eligibility, and complete an application.

Messages left on the Mayor's Health Line's voice mail service are intended to be returned within 24 hours. If the request is urgent, the CRC suggests calling again if you do not reach a live person the first time.

All services provided by the Mayor's Heath Line are free and confidential. The phone lines are open Monday through Friday, from 9:00am to 5:00pm. Brochures are available through the CRC.

The Mayor's Health Line:

(617) 534-5050
or
(800) 847-0710

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