May 2025 Newsletter

• June 5th: What is MassHealth Premium Assistance?

• Wednesday, June 18th: How Social Security Affects Insurance

Hot Topic: Premium Assistance Open Enrollment



Ask the Insurance Guru is a weekly advice column posted on the Insurance Resource Center for Autism and Behavioral Health’s Facebook page.

Submit your questions through email using AIRC@umassmed.edu with the subject line “Insurance Guru.” Selected questions may be eligible to win a gift card.

The IRC hosted an Autism and Behavioral Health Summit and Celebration of Champions on Thursday, May 8. 

Stakeholders from across the Commonwealth participated in this successful event.

IRC 2025 Autism and Behavioral Health Champion Award Recipients from left to right: 

Judith Doherty, MEd; Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services

Camille Pearson, MBA and Amanda Arno, MBA; MassHealth

Kate Ginnis, MSW, MPH; Senior Director and Advisor.

In The News:

Ariana Matias, Insurance Outreach Coordinator, received her Masters in Public Administration (MPA) from Suffolk University’s Sawyer Business School.

In addition, she received the Community Service Award for Special Focus and Work on a Social Impact Project. 

Way to go, Ariana!

Our Center helps families through the lifespan, from young parents of newly diagnosed children to older families who are navigating retirement, Medicare, and other changes.

We provide our services at no charge!

Your generous contribution will help ensure our sustainability and ensure access to treatment for everyone.

Website: www.massairc.org | 774-455-4056 | AIRC@umassmed.edu