Community Counseling of Bristol County

Community Counseling of Bristol County (CCBC) eliminated its Community Partners program in July after MassHealth coordination care service funding was cut 50% following federal Medicaid changes. CCBC president and CEO Andrew Dawley said the organization was forced to lay off approximately 40 to 45 employees tied to that program; the article reports the layoffs as already taken. The cuts were attributed to reduced state Medicaid funding stemming from the One Big Beautiful Bill and related changes in MassHealth operations, which CCBC says will affect an estimated 4,000–5,000 clients who relied on Community Partners for outreach, care coordination, and services like housing and transportation. Local health providers and officials warned the loss of the program could increase inpatient admissions, emergency department boarding, and housing and food insecurity for vulnerable patients.