Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Executive Office of Health and Human Services
Division of Medical Assistance
600 Washington Street
Boston, MA  02111
www.mass.gov/dma	
	MassHealth
	Group Adult Foster Care Bulletin 3
	December 2002

	TO:	Group Adult Foster Care Providers Participating in MassHealth

	FROM:	Wendy E. Warring, Commissioner

	RE:	Change in Group Adult Foster Care Provider Rates  

Purpose 		The second half of the October 1, 2001, rate increase is being phased
	in on January 1, 2003.  This increase will make the group adult foster care (GAFC) service rate a standard class rate that includes daily personal care and program administration per diem.  The new class rate for this service will be $39.12 per member per day, effective January 1, 2003.

For those GAFC providers whose current rate is below $39.12 per diem, their rate will be increased to the new class rate of $39.12 effective for dates of service on and after January 1, 2003.

Questions	If you have any questions about this bulletin, please contact MassHealth Provider Services at (617) 628-4141 or 1-800-325-5231.