You must be a resident of Massachusetts to get MassHealth or other health care benefits that are funded by the Commonwealth.
You meet residency requirements if:
You live in Massachusetts and either intend to reside in Massachusetts, with or without a fixed address, or have entered Massachusetts with a job commitment or seeking employment
You do not meet residency requirements for MassHealth if you are visiting Massachusetts:
For personal pleasure, such as for vacation, or
To receive medical care in a setting other than a nursing facility