Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 111, § 69G: Effect of notice of admission of needy person

Section 69G. In the case of a needy person not already in receipt of public assistance, the notice of admission shall constitute an application on behalf of the patient. Upon receipt of such application, the department of transitional assistance shall determine his eligibility for assistance, and if he is found eligible, he shall be granted the type of assistance for which he qualifies, from the date of the notice or application.