MassHealth Proposed Regulations
The following is a list of notices, by date of publication, about proposed MassHealth regulations. Click on a link to view the corresponding full notice and proposed regulations.
All persons desiring to submit data, views, or arguments about proposed regulations may do so in writing by the date indicated on the notice. Refer to the full notice for the mailing address for submitting comments, or submit them by e-mail at masshealthpublicnotice@state.ma.us. MassHealth is not required to respond to comments; however, all comments are reviewed and considered.
The date published is the date the notice appeared in the newspaper and marks the beginning of the 21-day public-comment period, pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, s. 3.
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Public Notice
Published on November 13, 2009
Brief Description
1.The proposed regulations to 130 CMR 437.000 (hospice regulations) reflect changes in Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) hospice rules, including changes in conditions of participation. In addition, the new CMS rules require hospice providers to coordinate their hospice services with the Medicaid personal care benefit, as appropriate. MassHealth members would no longer have to waive their PCA services if they elect the hospice benefit. Members would be able to use PCA services to the extent that the hospice would use the services of a family member in implementing the hospice plan of care.
In addition, the proposed regulations clarify requirements and update terminology.
2.The regulations are being revised to make the cost-of-living adjustments for 2009. These emergency regulations are effective, retroactive to January 1, 2009.
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