Early Intervention Services Now Covered In Full

The information in this article applies to certain Tufts Health Plan members only. If either of the following describes you, please read on.

• You are a Tufts Health Plan member without an employer group
• You are a Tufts Health Plan member through a Massachusetts-based employer group, you do not have a health savings account (HSA) as part of your plan, and your plan is fully insured. If you don’t know whether your plan is fully insured, ask your employer.

As of July 1, 2010, the state of Massachusetts requires all health plans to cover early intervention services in full. This means that members are not required to pay copayments, coinsurance, or deductible for covered services performed by an early intervention specialist.

Early intervention services include specialized health, educational, and therapeutic services designed to meet the needs of infants and toddlers, from birth until the third birthday, who have a developmental delay or disability. Services are provided by certified early intervention specialists.


July 21, 2010