Long-Term Services & Supports (LTSS) In Massachusetts

What Are Long-Term Services and Supports?

Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) are a range of medical and nonmedical services and supports that people of all ages with disabilities and chronic conditions use to meet their medical, personal care, and daily needs. LTSS promote independence, support one's ability to participate in their communities, and increase overall quality of life. LTSS include services provided in home- and community-based settings and in facilities/institutions.

Most people who need LTSS consistently rely on Medicaid (known as MassHealth in Massachusetts), private long-term care insurance, or self-pay to cover these services. Private commercial health insurance coverage and Medicare cover only a subset of LTSS for a limited duration of time, whereas Medicaid typically covers more comprehensive LTSS for a longer duration.