In March 2020, the federal government declared a public health emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic. At this time, in response to federal requirements, MassHealth put protections in place that prevented members’ MassHealth coverage from ending. These protections are ending and MassHealth will soon return to the standard annual eligibility renewal process. In the coming year, all current MassHealth members will need to renew their health coverage to ensure that they still qualify for their current benefit.

Starting April 1, 2023, all current MassHealth members will need to renew their health coverage.

Please click here for the MassHealth Eligibility Redetermination Outreach Toolkit.

These renewals will take place over 12 months. In order to reduce the number of qualified members that lose their coverage, MassHealth is working with the Massachusetts Health Connector, Health Care For All, and other partners to make sure members know how to renew their coverage and are aware of other affordable health coverage options if needed.

Renewals will begin in April, and we will reach out then with more resources, as well as dates for webinars and learning events that your staff can attend to learn how they can do more to assist our community during renewals. You can learn more about this effort on this website – MassHealth Eligibility Redeterminations https://www.mass.gov/masshealth-eligibility-redeterminations.

Communitas is committed to supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities – and their families – in the community.

We offer Family Support, Residential Services, Day Services, and Recreational Programs  – as well as employment and volunteering opportunities – for more than 1,000 families from Everett, Lynn, Lynnfield, Malden, Medford, Melrose, North Reading, Reading, Saugus, Stoneham, Wakefield and surrounding communities.

By eliminating barriers, expanding opportunities and supporting independence, we empower our people to lead full and meaningful lives. Whether you have a child, a transitioning adult, or older adult; we provide a safe environment with services that meet individual needs, whatever they are and however they change, while inspiring dreams.

Hi friends, we are really sorry to say that we’ve had to make the difficult decision to cancel the CommUNITY Walk.  Current forecasts show a slightly lower chance of rain, but because it appears that it will begin to rain about 3 a.m., even if it stops raining by the time the Walk was going to start, the ground would be soaked and very muddy.  We’re committed to rescheduling this event (or something similar) in the fall, but we needed to take into account the number of people who were attending that utilize wheelchairs and walkers, or that would have difficulty navigating the wet terrain.

It was a very difficult decision for us to make, as we were really looking forward to seeing everyone.  Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns, but we really hope to see you once we’re able to reschedule. #DarnWeather #WeAreCommunitas #BetterTogether

What began in 2016 as EMARC Walks With You is now the CommUNITY Walk, and we’re coming back better than ever. We’re excited to celebrate our 6th Annual CommUNITY Walk with you at Lake Quannapowitt in Wakefield! Our CommUNITY WALK will raise awareness about Communitas and raise funds for our organization’s mission. As a valued member of our community, we would love for you to join us for this event. Registration is free, but your $25 registration donation will help us cover the costs of organizing and promoting the CommUNITY WALK, as well as enable us to make a greater impact in the lives of those we serve. We hope you’ll join us for this family-friendly and pet-friendly event!  

Donate Now
Register to Walk
When and where?
  • Lake Quannapowitt in Wakefield, at the Bandstand (right across from the Upper Common)
  • Saturday, June 24, 2023
  • From 10a-1p
Schedule of Events
EventStart
Registration & T-shirt pickup10:00 a.m.
Opening Ceremony10:30 a.m.
Pet Parade10:40 a.m.
Full 5 KAt your leisure
Short StrollAt your leisure
Dance Party11:00 a.m.
Zaika Indian Bistro Lunch11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Closing Ceremony12:15 p.m.

Thank you to our sponsors!

How can I get involved?
  • Register yourself, your family and friends to join us!
  • Become a CommUNITY Walk Sponsor
  • Make a donation (suggested registration donation of $25)
  • Tell your friends!
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Communitas welcomes, values, respects and supports people of all abilities. Our mission is to meet individual needs – whatever they are and however they change – while inspiring dreams. We advocate passionately while compassionately delivering services and programs that expand opportunities, empower people, support independence and enrich lives.

Communitas is dedicated to delivering individualized, family-centered services, programs and support for people of all abilities, across their lifespan and in their communities. We are inspired by and committed to our people as we meet their changing needs and create new pathways for growth. By eliminating barriers, expanding opportunities and supporting independence, we empower our people to lead full and meaningful lives. Communitas has a long track record of advocating passionately while compassionately delivering services for people with disabilities that expand opportunities, empower people, support independence and enrich lives.

Learn more about our mission