National Grid to Host Customer Energy Assistance Pop-Ups

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — National Grid is launching a series of customer energy assistance pop-up events across Massachusetts to provide customers with information on available assistance and help them prepare for the winter season. 
 
Beginning Sept. 20 at McCann Technical School in North Adams, National Grid and other partners will be hosting customer energy assistance pop-ups, at which customers can meet with National Grid representatives. All events will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. More information about energy fairs can be found at ngrid.com/mapopup.
 
Those attending can sign up for bill payment programs, hear about options for direct energy assistance, schedule energy audits speak to customer service representatives and meet with regional assistance program leaders. Six more events will be held between October and December in other areas throughout the
state, including Worcester, Dorchester, Lowell, Fall River and Brockton.
 
“With energy costs rising due to events across the globe and the winter heating season fast approaching, we understand the impact this increased financial burden can have on our customers and communities,” said Helen Burt, Chief Customer Officer at National Grid. “We want to help our customers take action now to reduce their energy costs, manage their energy bills, and secure the energy assistance they need. There are numerous programs available
through National Grid, the state and community-based organizations that can help customers, today. We recognize this winter is going to be tough for a lot of people throughout our communities. Through our Customer Winter Savings Initiative, we are here to help customers and want to do everything we can to support them in managing this challenge, during this extraordinary economic time.”
 
In locations where National Grid provides only electric or gas service while another utility provides the other, representatives from both utilities will be available. In addition, agencies such as rental assistance organizations, the Massachusetts Good Neighbor Energy Fund, and other agencies that assist low- and moderate-income families and
individuals will be available in some locations.
 
Dates and locations for energy fairs are:
 
• Tuesday, Sept. 20 – Charles H. McCann Technical School, North Adams
• Tuesday, Oct. 25 – Worcester Public Library, Worcester
• Thursday, Oct. 27 – Dorchester, location to be determined and announced
• Thursday, Nov. 10 – Brockton, location to be determined and announced
• Tuesday, Nov. 15 – Citizen Center, Haverhill
• Thursday, Dec. 1 – City Hall, Fall River
• Tuesday, Dec. 6 – Lowell, location to be determined and announced
 

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Governor Healey Signs Breast Cancer Screening Bill

BOSTON — Today, Governor Maura Healey signed An Act Relative to Medically Necessary Breast Screenings and Exams for Equity and Early Detection.

This comprehensive legislation will ensure that patients have access to follow-up breast cancer screenings and exams, while also preventing any increase in patient cost-sharing by 2026. 

"We know that early detection of breast cancer saves lives. This legislation will help ensure that cost is not a barrier for women to get the screenings and care they need," said Governor Healey. "I'm grateful to the Legislature for their leadership on this bill, and to the patients, providers and advocates who made their voices heard in support of more affordable and accessible care for Massachusetts residents."  

This legislation would, starting in 2026, require insurers to cover diagnostic exams for breast cancer, digital breast tomosynthesis screening, and medically necessary and appropriate screening with breast MRIs and ultrasounds. This legislation would also prevent any increase in patient cost-sharing, thus removing cost barriers for patients who need more rigorous screenings due to dense breast tissue or abnormalities seen in their initial preventive screening mammograms. 

 

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