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Phone: (508) 696-0020 
Hours of Operation: M–Th 9-5
Friday & Saturdays by appointment.
Open Enrollment is November 1 2019 through January 23 2020.
Uninsured? Open Enrollment is the time to choose a plan and enroll if you need health insurance for 2020.
NOTE: This does not apply if you have MassHealth or ConnectorCare!
You don’t need to fill out a new application if you applied last year. Just update any information that may have changed. You can compare your current plan to other plans for 2020 to find the best fit for you and/or your family for 2020.

You can check out new plans starting November 1 at  MAhealthconnector.org  or come see us the Access Program for in-person help: call (508) 696-0020 or go to  mvhealthcareaccess.org
Free dental cleanings for adults age 20 and over on
in October. Sign up now!

Vineyard Smiles is offering free dental cleanings to adults (20 years and older) who lack regular access to dental care and who qualify based on income. The income limit is $30,000 for 1 person or $40,000 for 2. Vineyard Smiles is a mobile dental program of the Vineyard Health Care Access Program and is sponsored by the Town’s Board of Health.


October 25: Oak Bluffs at the Council on Aging
October 25: Edgartown at the Anchors (Council on Aging)

Email  admin@mvhealthcareaccess.org  for an appointment.
With gratitude to the Peter and Elizabeth Tower Foundation for providing support to the Access Program’s Emergency Fund for prescription assistance. In 2018, the Emergency Fund provided assistance for 118 prescriptions for Islanders who could not afford to pay for their medicines. Examples of medications are inhalers (for asthma), blood thinners and thyroid medicine. We could not help our community this way without the generosity of the Tower Foundation!
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Phone: (508) 696-3844                   
Hours of Operation: Monday, Thursday & Friday 9-4
Tuesday & Wednesday 9-2:30

Fuel Assistance Program: November 1, 2019 - April 30, 2020

If you meet income guidelines, you may be able to get help paying for fuel or electricity in the winter months. We can help you to complete and submit your application.

Call us today for an appointment.


Jo Ann Murphy
Phone: (508) 693-6887   



Introducing Bruce Montrose, the Island’s new Veteran’s Agent. Bruce was in the Marine Corps and Air National Guard and has a passion for helping other veteran’s get the assistance they need and deserve.
The Cape and Islands Regional Network for Homeless Prevention will hold their next meeting at the Oak Bluffs Library Conference Room on October 22, 2019 from 11AM - 1PM.

They " would like to take this opportunity to discuss programs that provide housing, resources and supports for those experiencing homelessness on the Cape and Islands and highlight partnerships with agencies from Martha’s Vineyard. There will also be an opportunity for Vineyard agencies to provide information and data on their programs that are successfully meeting the needs of homeless families and individuals, as well as opportunities for partnership with the Regional Network to identify and address areas of need."

For more information, contact Karen Tewhey, Assoc. Commissioner for Homeless Prevention at 978-273-0533.
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