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Help Shape the Future of One Care in Massachusetts Join the One Care Implementation Council Do you have lived experience with MassHealth (Medicaid), Medicare, disability services, or a passion for improving healthcare in Massachusetts? MassHealth is looking for diverse voices to serve on the One Care Implementation Council and help improve care for people enrolled in One Care.

One Care is a MassHealth program that brings Medicare and MassHealth benefits together into one coordinated health plan for eligible adults ages 21–64 at the time of enrollment. Members have one plan, one card, and one care team, with coverage for medical, mental health, prescription drugs, and long-term services and supports.

Why Join?

The Council works in partnership with MassHealth toward our common goal of improving the One Care program. Through this constructive working relationship, Council members help ensure the voices of members, families, and community partners are reflected in program decisions. Your voice can directly influence policies that affect thousands of Massachusetts residents.

As a Council member, you’ll help:

· Monitor access to healthcare, including mental health, substance use services, and long-term services and supports.

· Advise MassHealth on ways to strengthen the One Care program.

· Review member experiences and identify opportunities for improvement.

· Participate in outreach and education about One Care.

Who Should Apply?

MassHealth is seeking Massachusetts residents who are committed to improving One Care and making a positive difference for its members. We are looking for individuals who bring creative thinking, optimism, collaboration, and professionalism. Council members should be able to draw on their own experiences and perspectives while also considering the diverse needs and experiences of the broader One Care community. We are looking for applications from:

· People with disabilities who are enrolled in MassHealth, or family members or guardians of One Care members.

· Representatives from community-based organizations, consumer advocacy organizations, or provider or trade associations.

· Individuals from diverse racial, cultural, disability, Deaf, and LGBTQ+ communities, and those with a wide range of lived experiences.

Applicants should be able to participate actively in meetings, review materials, and work collaboratively with MassHealth.

Existing Council representatives who wish to continue as Implementation Council representatives must apply to continue working on the Council.

Time Commitment

· Virtual meetings held twice each month during regular business hours. These meetings are approximately 2 hours.

· Initial term of 2 years, with the possibility of an extension.

· Meetings are held virtually over Zoom with reasonable accommodations (American Sign Language, closed captioning, etc.) provided for participants.

Compensation Council members receive:

· $75 for each Implementation Council meeting attended.

· $25 per hour for Engagement meetings.

· $25 per hour may be available for participating in approved Council activities, such as attending an in-person Town Hall.

Conflict of Interest You cannot serve on the Council if you have a direct or indirect employment or contractual relationship with:

· A One Care Plan (with limited exceptions for certain organizational representatives); or

· My Ombudsman.

Council Member Selection Process MassHealth will review applications for the Implementation Council through the following process:

· An Evaluation Committee will review applications using the selection criteria below.

· The Committee will recommend applicants to the Assistant Secretary for MassHealth (or designee), who will make the final selections.

· MassHealth may contact applicants to ask questions or clarify information in an application.

Applications will be evaluated based on:

· How clear, complete, and relevant the information provided in the application is.

· The applicant’s understanding of the Implementation Council’s goals, the role of an Implementation Council member, and responsibilities.

· The applicant’s interest in and knowledge of One Care, as well as their relevant skills and experience.

· MassHealth may consider any additional relevant information about the applicant known to MassHealth.

Additional Information

· MassHealth may remove Council members who do not meet their responsibilities, including but not limited to not regularly attending meetings or having an actual or perceived conflict of interest, including through a direct or indirect employment or contractual relationship with My Ombudsman or an organization that is, or is applying to become, a One Care plan.

· If there are not enough qualified applicants, EOHHS may reopen the application process.

· MassHealth may change, clarify, or cancel this application process as allowed under state regulations.

How to Apply Submit a completed application form either online or by filling out a fillable word version.

The online application form is available at www.mass.gov/one-care under Implementation Council. Alternatively, a fillable word version of the application form is also available through COMMBUYS.

Application deadline: November 2, 2026, at 5:00 PM Need assistance or an accommodation?

· Email: EOHHS-Procurement@mass.gov

· Phone: (857) 208-5382 Please note that applications are subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law.