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Advocacy for Access

Advocacy for Access

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Advocacy for Access

Advocacy for Access helps uninsured and underinsured people access various programs that can pay for healthcare services, thereby reducing or eliminating inability to pay as a barrier to receiving health care. This program is offered by Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield and Fairview Hospital in Great Barrington.

If you live in Massachusetts, you may be able to get health insurance or help paying for your health care bills through a state program like MassHealth, the Massachusetts Health Connector, Health Safety Net, or Medical Hardship. Each program has different rules and income limits. Our staff can help you navigate the many available options. Assistance is available for individuals of all ages.

Locations & Hours of Operation

Advocacy for Access of Berkshire Medical Center
510 North Street, Suite 8
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Monday - Wednesday, Friday: 8am to 4pm
Thursday: 9:30am – 4pm

  • Appointments are available by calling 413-445-9480

Advocacy for Access of Fairview Hospital
29 Lewis Avenue
Great Barrington, MA 01230
Monday – Friday: 8am – 4pm

  • Appointments are available by calling 413-854-9616. Assistance is also provided on a first-come, first-served walk-in basis.

Language interpretation services are available for all patients. This service is available free-of-charge.

Our Services

  • Assistance applying for, renewing, or resolving eligibility issues pertaining to MassHealth, ConnectorCare, Qualified Health Plans, or Health Safety Net (formerly known as Free Care) benefits
  • MassHealth Disability Applications
  • Premium Assistance Applications
  • Medical Hardship: a program offered by Health Safety Net that allows patients to apply for relief from medical bills incurred from hospitals and community health centers within the past twelve months
  • Referrals to:
    • Local pharmacies that offer discounted medications
    • Community Health Centers for both medical and dental services
    • Other local human service agencies including: WIC, SHINE, Community Legal Aid, Department of Transitional Assistance, Berkshire Community Action Council, et al

Open Enrollment
Open Enrollment for 2021 runs from November 1, 2020 through July 23, 2021. Open Enrollment is the time of year when Massachusetts residents can enroll in or change health or dental plans without the need for a qualifying life event. Contact our office to learn more.

Community Enrollment Partners

  • Ecu-Health Care
    North Adams Campus of BMC
    99 Hospital Avenue, Suite 208
    North Adams, MA 01247

Ecu-Health Care is the designated outreach and enrollment site in northern Berkshire County for all of the Massachusetts health programs and they also help residents enroll into all supplemental programs associated with Medicare. Ecu-Health Care encourages Northern Berkshire residents who need assistance to call them at 413-663-8711.

  • SHINE Program
    Elder Services of Berkshire County, Inc.
    877 South Street, Suite 4E
    Pittsfield, MA 01201

The SHINE Program provides free, unbiased and up-to-date health insurance information, counseling and assistance to Medicare beneficiaries of all ages and their caregivers. SHINE counselors can help seniors (and younger disabled Medicare beneficiaries) understand their Medicare benefits and other health insurance options. SHINE counselors are available to meet with you in person or by telephone. To schedule an appointment, please call 800-243-4636. Press 3 or press 5 if calling from cell phone to be connected with your local SHINE counselor.

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