AM I ELIGIBLE FOR SCO?
To be eligible for SCO you must meet the following criteria:
- Age 65 or older
- Eligible for MassHealth Standard
- Live in the service area of a SCO (see below)
- Do not have end stage renal disease
- Agree to receive covered health services exclusively through their SCO
options plan
SCO is open to seniors in all living situations, including people living by themselves, at home with support services, and in long-term care facilities.
You do not have to have Medicare to be eligible for SCO. If you have MassHealth Standard but do not have Medicare, you can choose a SCO plan. If you do have both MassHealth and Medicare, you can choose a Medicare Advantage Senior Care Options HMO SNP (Special Needs Plan).