Health Safety Net Transfer Under Chapter 224 (November 1, 2012)

Health Safety Net Transfer Under Chapter 224

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On November 5, 2012, the next phase of Massachusetts health care reform (Chapter 224 of the Acts of 2012) goes into effect, dissolving the Division of Health Care Finance and Policy (DHCFP) and establishing the Center for Health Information and Analysis (CHIA). Some of the current functions of DHCFP will transfer to other agencies.  Among these functions is the administration of the Health Safety Net (HSN) program, which becomes the responsibility of MassHealth. HSN applicants and those currently receiving HSN will experience no changes.  The telephone numbers, web sites, application forms, and requirements will all remain the same.  HSN providers (hospitals and community health centers) should see no changes of any significance on November 5, 2012.  HSN regulations will be integrated with MassHealth regulations.  However, the text of the regulations will remain the same.  We are working with the Secretary of State’s office to make the transition smooth, efficient, and transparent.  The regulations are currently available on the DHCFP web site and will also be made available on the MassHealth web site as well as the new website for CHIA (www.mass.gov/chia).   We will continue to post updates about this transition on our website.

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Massachusetts Division of Health Care Finance and Policy | Áron Boros, Commissioner
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