Massachusetts To Begin Homebound Vaccination Program On March 26

Press release from the Town of Dedham:

March 25, 2021

DEDHAM, MASS - On Friday, March 26, the State will begin the MA Homebound Vaccination Program. The Town of Dedham is partnering with the State to vaccinate homebound residents interested in receiving a COVID-19 vaccine.

To schedule an appointment for an in-home vaccination, homebound residents or caretakers must call the State Homebound Vaccination Central Intake Line at 1-833-983-0485.

What is the purpose of the Homebound Vaccination Program?

The Homebound Vaccination Program has been developed to administer in-home vaccinations for homebound individuals who are not able to leave their home to get to a vaccination site, even with assistance. These individuals require either:

• Ambulance or two-person assistance to leave the home, or
• Are not able to leave the home for medical appointments under normal circumstances, or
• Have considerable difficulty and/or require significant support to leave the home for medical appointments.

When calling the State Homebound Vaccination Central Intake Line at 1-833-983-0485, a resident will be screened for appropriateness for an in-home vaccine and will be connected to resources to schedule a vaccination. Calls should be made Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. The line is available in English and Spanish, with access to translators in approximately 100 additional languages.

Where can I find more information about this program?

Additional information can be found in the State guidance document available for download here.

This press release was produced by the Town of Dedham. The views expressed here are the author’s own.