Section 520.031 - Notification of Potential Eligibility(A) The MassHealth agency informs the applicant who has excess monthly income that he or she is currently ineligible for MassHealth Standard, Family Assistance or Limited but may establish eligibility for a six-month period by meeting the deductible. The MassHealth agency informs the applicant in writing of the following: (1) the deductible amount and the method of calculation;(2) the start and end dates of the deductible period;(3) the procedures for submitting medical bills;(4) his or her responsibility to report all changes in circumstances that may affect eligibility or the deductible amount; and(5) that the bills submitted to meet the deductible are the responsibility of the individual and cannot be submitted for MassHealth agency payment.(B) A member who has established eligibility based upon meeting a deductible is only eligible for MassHealth Standard, Family Assistance, or Limited until the end of the deductible period. At the end of the deductible period, the MassHealth agency notifies the member in writing of a new deductible period and amount, if the countable-income amount continues to exceed applicable income standards.Amended by Mass Register Issue 1519, eff. 4/1/2024 (EMERGENCY).Amended by Mass Register Issue 1524, eff. 4/1/2024 (COMPLIANCE).