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Volunteering can help meet MassHealth's work and education requirements
Starting January 1, 2027, some MassHealth members must work, attend educational programs, volunteer, or participate in an approved job training program to keep their health coverage. Volunteering is one way to do this.
You can volunteer 80 hours or more each month to meet this rule. You must volunteer with a non-partisan public or nonprofit organization. Some examples of volunteering include helping at a food pantry, tutoring students, or helping at a community health event. You can also combine volunteer hours with work, school, or job training hours to reach 80 hours a month.
Boston Cares is pleased to welcome MassHealth beneficiaries as volunteers in our programs and offer tracking of volunteer hours through our system. Our Calendar program offers over 500 flexible opportunities each month - no commitment or special skills required, simply sign up for projects that fit your availability.
To get started with volunteer opportunities through Boston Cares, please follow the steps below:
1. Select an upcoming New Volunteer Orientation session that fits your schedule at the button below. Orientations are held on Zoom and last less than 1 hour. Click the "Sign Up" button for your preferred session. You will see a pop up - select "Register" to create your account.
2. Complete the requested information to create your account. Once complete, you'll be directed back to the orientation session to complete your sign up.
3. When you reach the payment page, check the box to request a waiver, and then click "Next". On the waiver request form, fill in your information and select "MassHealth" as the reason to request the waiver. Your request will be automatically approved.
4. Watch your email for a Zoom link that will be sent out on the day of your orientation. Attend the orientation, and afterwards, you'll be able to sign up for volunteer opportunities.
You can preview available volunteer opportunities by visiting our Calendar at the link below.
Questions? Contact Boston Cares at volunteers@bostoncares.org or 617-422-0912