Eligibility and Enrollment
Harbor Health PACE provides coordinated, compassionate care for older adults with complex medical needs who wish to remain independent at home and in their community.
We encourage you to review our services and eligibility requirements to see if Harbor Health PACE is the right fit for you or your loved one.
Participants receive their primary care and all covered services are either provided by or arranged through the Harbor Health PACE care team.
Who Is Eligible For PACE?
You may qualify for Harbor Health PACE if you meet all the following criteria:
- Age 55 or older.
- Live in or are moving into our service area. For a listing of zip codes, click here or view the service map below.
- Certified by the State of Massachusetts as needing a nursing home level of care – we’ll help complete this assessment on your behalf.
- Can live safely at home with the support of PACE services.
- Agree to receive care only through Harbor Health PACE, except in emergencies or pre-approved situations.
How do I get started with PACE?
Guiding you every step of the way.
Enrolling in Harbor Health PACE is a collaborative process designed to ensure that you or your loved one is eligible and well-suited to benefit from our comprehensive services. From your first call to the start of care, our team will be with you every step of the way.
Here’s what the process looks like…
Step 1: Conversations with our enrollment and care teams.
We’ll speak with you and your care partners to determine if Harbor Health PACE is the right fit. This includes reviewing your age, address, current health conditions, and existing care plans. We’ll also assess whether you can remain safely at home with support from our services. These conversations help us begin shaping your personalized PACE care plan.
Step 2: In-Home and On-Site Assessments
A Harbor Health PACE clinician will visit your home to better understand your medical, functional, and social needs. Additional assessments may be conducted by other PACE team members. We will also invite you to visit the Harbor Health PACE Center so you can become familiar with the program and our supportive environment.
Step 3: Enrollment Support
Our enrollment team will work with you and your care partners to understand Harbor Health PACE and If eligible, we’ll assist with the necessary paperwork, including support with Medicaid (MassHealth) applications. Our team will make the enrollment process as smooth and stress-free as possible.
Step 4: Welcome to PACE!
Once enrollment is complete and you have been approved for Harbor Health PACE services begin on the first of the following month. You’ll receive a customized care plan developed with input from you, your caregivers, and our interdisciplinary care team, designed to support your health, independence, and quality of life.
Have questions about PACE?
Our enrollment specialists can help answer questions you may have about our services or eligibility for PACE. Click the button below to contact our enrollment team!