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October

All Provider Bulletin 378: Coverage and Reimbursement Policy for Newly Added Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Vaccines (corrected) (English, PDF 162.88 KB)
All Provider Bulletin 378: Coverage and Reimbursement Policy for Newly Added Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Vaccines (corrected) (English, DOCX 32.34 KB)
Durable Medical Equipment Bulletin 35: Coverage for Medically Necessary Enteral Nutrition Formula (English, PDF 125.84 KB)
Durable Medical Equipment Bulletin 35: Coverage for Medically Necessary Enteral Nutrition Formula (English, DOCX 29.29 KB)

September

Acute Inpatient Hospital Bulletin 197: Coverage of and Reimbursement for Hospital-at-Home Services (English, PDF 254.23 KB)
Acute Inpatient Hospital Bulletin 197: Coverage of and Reimbursement for Hospital-at-Home Services (English, DOCX 38.63 KB)
Acute Outpatient Hospital Bulletin 39: Requirements for Completion of Data Fields on Claims for Clinician-Administered Drugs (English, PDF 134.72 KB)
Acute Outpatient Hospital Bulletin 39: Requirements for Completion of Data Fields on Claims for Clinician-Administered Drugs (English, DOCX 32.74 KB)
Adult Foster Care Bulletin 31: Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance for Group Adult Foster Care Providers (English, PDF 130.56 KB)
Adult Foster Care Bulletin 31: Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance for Group Adult Foster Care Providers (English, DOCX 59.8 KB)
All Provider Bulletin 377: MassHealth Provider Online Service Center (POSC) Primary User Policy (English, PDF 197.94 KB)
All Provider Bulletin 377: MassHealth Provider Online Service Center (POSC) Primary User Policy (English, DOCX 32.7 KB)
All Provider Bulletin 376: Updates to the Implementation of Ordering, Referring, and Prescribing Requirements (English, PDF 135.07 KB)
All Provider Bulletin 376: Updates to the Implementation of Ordering, Referring, and Prescribing Requirements (English, DOCX 37.68 KB)
Chronic Disease and Rehabilitation Inpatient Hospital Bulletin 101: Quality Performance Incentive Payments for Discharge Planning (English, PDF 141.17 KB)
Chronic Disease and Rehabilitation Inpatient Hospital Bulletin 101: Quality Performance Incentive Payments for Discharge Planning (English, DOCX 51.96 KB)
Community Health Center Bulletin 121: Removal of the Fluoride Varnish Training Requirement (English, PDF 119.94 KB)
Community Health Center Bulletin 121: Removal of the Fluoride Varnish Training Requirement (English, DOCX 28.96 KB)
Continuous Skilled Nursing Agency Bulletin 16: Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance for Continuous Skilled Nursing Agency Providers (English, PDF 118.76 KB)
Continuous Skilled Nursing Agency Bulletin 16: Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance for Continuous Skilled Nursing Agency Providers (English, DOCX 64.54 KB)
Dental Bulletin 49: Removal of the Billing Limitation for Prefabricated Stainless Steel and Resin Crowns (English, PDF 129.32 KB)
Dental Bulletin 49: Removal of the Billing Limitation for Prefabricated Stainless Steel and Resin Crowns (English, DOCX 29.15 KB)
HCBS Waiver Provider Bulletin 22: Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance for Certain Home Care Workers (English, PDF 131.77 KB)
HCBS Waiver Provider Bulletin 22: Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance for Certain Home Care Workers (English, DOCX 58.83 KB)
Home Health Agency Bulletin 89: Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance for Home Health Agency Providers (English, PDF 131.51 KB)
Home Health Agency Bulletin 89: Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance for Home Health Agency Providers (English, DOCX 59.75 KB)
Hospice Bulletin 30: Electronic Signature Policy for Hospice Providers (English, PDF 150.9 KB)
Hospice Bulletin 30: Electronic Signature Policy for Hospice Providers (English, DOCX 32.95 KB)
Independent Nurse Bulletin 15: Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance for Independent Nurses Delivering Continuous Skilled Nursing Services (English, PDF 132.63 KB)
Independent Nurse Bulletin 15: Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance for Independent Nurses Delivering Continuous Skilled Nursing Services (English, DOCX 60.45 KB)
Nursing Facility Bulletin 181: Transition to CMS OBRA MDS 3.0 Assessments for Nursing Facility Fee for Service Payments (English, PDF 288.16 KB)
Nursing Facility Bulletin 181: Transition to CMS OBRA MDS 3.0 Assessments for Nursing Facility Fee for Service Payments (English, DOCX 62.4 KB)
Physician Bulletin 105: Removal of the Fluoride Varnish Training Requirement (English, PDF 139.19 KB)
Physician Bulletin 105: Removal of the Fluoride Varnish Training Requirement (English, DOCX 32.19 KB)

August

All Provider Bulletin 375: Coverage and Reimbursement Policy for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Vaccines (English, PDF 145.94 KB)
All Provider Bulletin 375: Coverage and Reimbursement Policy for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Vaccines (English, DOCX 31.82 KB)
Acute Inpatient Hospital Bulletin 196: Updated Application for Health and Dental Coverage and Help Paying Costs (ACA-3) (English, PDF 126.77 KB)
Acute Inpatient Hospital Bulletin 196: Updated Application for Health and Dental Coverage and Help Paying Costs (ACA-3) (English, DOCX 32.46 KB)
Acute Inpatient Hospital Bulletin 195: Updated Application for Seniors and People Needing Long-Term-Care Services (SACA-2) (English, PDF 165.05 KB)
Acute Inpatient Hospital Bulletin 195: Updated Application for Seniors and People Needing Long-Term-Care Services (SACA-2) (English, DOCX 34.64 KB)
Acute Outpatient Hospital Bulletin 38: Reminder to Acute Outpatient Hospitals of Requirements for Emergency Department Behavioral Health Assessments (English, PDF 148.56 KB)
Acute Outpatient Hospital Bulletin 38: Reminder to Acute Outpatient Hospitals of Requirements for Emergency Department Behavioral Health Assessments (English, DOCX 29.36 KB)
Community Health Center Bulletin 120: Updated Application for Health and Dental Coverage and Help Paying Costs (ACA-3) (English, PDF 125.64 KB)
Community Health Center Bulletin 120: Updated Application for Health and Dental Coverage and Help Paying Costs (ACA-3) (English, DOCX 31.68 KB)
Community Health Center Bulletin 119: Updated Application for Seniors and People Needing Long-Term-Care Services (SACA-2) (English, PDF 183.49 KB)
Community Health Center Bulletin 119: Updated Application for Seniors and People Needing Long-Term-Care Services (SACA-2) (English, DOCX 34.89 KB)
Continuous Skilled Nursing Agency Bulletin 15: Complex Care Assistant Training and Comprehension Program and Supervision Requirements - Amended (English, PDF 183.83 KB)
Continuous Skilled Nursing Agency Bulletin 15: Complex Care Assistant Training and Comprehension Program and Supervision Requirements - Amended (English, DOCX 40.43 KB)
Continuous Skilled Nursing Agency Bulletin 14: Prohibited Contracts or Agreements with Agency Nurses Providing Continuous Skilled Nursing Services (English, PDF 134.82 KB)
Continuous Skilled Nursing Agency Bulletin 14: Prohibited Contracts or Agreements with Agency Nurses Providing Continuous Skilled Nursing Services (English, DOCX 31.6 KB)
Home Health Agency Bulletin 88: Prohibited Contracts or Agreements with Agency Nurses Providing Nursing Services (English, PDF 139.07 KB)
Home Health Agency Bulletin 88: Prohibited Contracts or Agreements with Agency Nurses Providing Nursing Services (English, DOCX 31.59 KB)
Independent Nurse Bulletin 14: Criminal Offender Record Information and Sexual Offender Registry Information Requirements for Independent Nurse Providers (English, PDF 154.64 KB)
Independent Nurse Bulletin 14: Criminal Offender Record Information and Sexual Offender Registry Information Requirements for Independent Nurse Providers (English, DOCX 36.81 KB)
Managed Care Entity Bulletin 103: Payment and Coverage Policies and Performance Specifications for Youth and Transition-Age Youth Detoxification and Stabilization Programs (English, PDF 154.3 KB)
Managed Care Entity Bulletin 103: Payment and Coverage Policies and Performance Specifications for Youth and Transition-Age Youth Detoxification and Stabilization Programs (English, DOCX 36.77 KB)

July

Adult Day Health Bulletin 38: Adult Day Health Admission and Re-engagement Services (English, PDF 246.61 KB)
Adult Day Health Bulletin 38: Adult Day Health Admission and Re-engagement Services (English, DOCX 43.62 KB)
Adult Foster Care Bulletin 30: Updated MassHealth Accreditation Requirements for Adult Foster Care and Group Adult Foster Care Providers (English, PDF 167.5 KB)
Adult Foster Care Bulletin 30: Updated MassHealth Accreditation Requirements for Adult Foster Care and Group Adult Foster Care Providers (English, DOCX 31.96 KB)
All Provider Bulletin 374: Access to Health Services through Telehealth Options (English, PDF 267.2 KB)
All Provider Bulletin 374: Access to Health Services through Telehealth Options (English, DOCX 54.78 KB)
All Provider Bulletin 373: Extension of Flexibilities for Prior Authorization of Formula (English, PDF 192.63 KB)
All Provider Bulletin 373: Extension of Flexibilities for Prior Authorization of Formula (English, DOCX 40.92 KB)
All Provider Bulletin 372: Reminder of Billing Responsibilities and Billing for Retroactively Reinstated Members (English, PDF 112.93 KB)
All Provider Bulletin 372: Reminder of Billing Responsibilities and Billing for Retroactively Reinstated Members (English, DOCX 30.64 KB)
Community Health Center Bulletin 118: Addition to Qualified Personnel for Fluoride Varnish Services (English, PDF 144.21 KB)
Community Health Center Bulletin 118: Addition to Qualified Personnel for Fluoride Varnish Services (English, DOCX 28.33 KB)
Continuous Skilled Nursing Agency Bulletin 13: Complex Care Assistant Training and Comprehension Program and Supervision Requirements (English, PDF 180.04 KB)
Continuous Skilled Nursing Agency Bulletin 13: Complex Care Assistant Training and Comprehension Program and Supervision Requirements (English, DOCX 39.98 KB)
Continuous Skilled Nursing Agency Bulletin 12: COVID-19 Flexibilities after the End of the Federal Public Health Emergency - Amended (English, PDF 172.32 KB)
Continuous Skilled Nursing Agency Bulletin 12: COVID-19 Flexibilities after the End of the Federal Public Health Emergency - Amended (English, DOCX 31.67 KB)
Day Habilitation Bulletin 28: Day Habilitation Admission and Re-engagement Services (English, PDF 241.28 KB)
Day Habilitation Bulletin 28: Day Habilitation Admission and Re-engagement Services (English, DOCX 41.19 KB)
Durable Medical Equipment Bulletin 34: Potential UPS-Strike-Related Administrative Flexibilities for Durable Medical Equipment Providers (Additional Shipment of Supplies and Prior Authorization Extension) (English, PDF 138.35 KB)
Durable Medical Equipment Bulletin 34: Potential UPS-Strike-Related Administrative Flexibilities for Durable Medical Equipment Providers (Additional Shipment of Supplies and Prior Authorization Extension) (English, DOCX 29.96 KB)
Home Health Agency Bulletin 87: COVID-19 Flexibilities after the End of the Federal Public Health Emergency - Amended (English, PDF 164.15 KB)
Home Health Agency Bulletin 87: COVID-19 Flexibilities after the End of the Federal Public Health Emergency - Amended (English, DOCX 34.88 KB)
Hospice Bulletin 29: COVID-19 Flexibilities after the End of the Federal Public Health Emergency - Amended (English, PDF 125.73 KB)
Hospice Bulletin 29: COVID-19 Flexibilities after the End of the Federal Public Health Emergency - Amended (English, DOCX 32.18 KB)
Independent Nurse Bulletin 13: COVID-19 Flexibilities after the End of the Federal Public Health Emergency - Amended (English, PDF 135.08 KB)
Independent Nurse Bulletin 13: COVID-19 Flexibilities after the End of the Federal Public Health Emergency - Amended (English, DOCX 31.85 KB)
Managed Care Entity Bulletin 102: Rate Floors for Acute Treatment Services, Clinical Stabilization Services, Residential Rehabilitation Services, and Intensive Stabilization and Treatment Services (English, PDF 178.35 KB)
Managed Care Entity Bulletin 102: Rate Floors for Acute Treatment Services, Clinical Stabilization Services, Residential Rehabilitation Services, and Intensive Stabilization and Treatment Services (English, DOCX 61.1 KB)
Nursing Facility Bulletin 180: Behavioral Health Community Partners Supports and DMH Case Transition Management Team for Nursing Facility Residents (English, PDF 140.91 KB)
Nursing Facility Bulletin 180: Behavioral Health Community Partners Supports and DMH Case Transition Management Team for Nursing Facility Residents (English, DOCX 48.7 KB)
Nursing Facility Bulletin 179: Community Transitions Liaison Program (English, PDF 127.78 KB)
Nursing Facility Bulletin 179: Community Transitions Liaison Program (English, DOCX 42.06 KB)
Oxygen and Respiratory Therapy Equipment Bulletin 27: Potential UPS-Strike-Related Administrative Flexibilities for Oxygen and Respiratory Equipment and Supply Providers (Additional Shipment of Supplies and Prior Authorization Extension) (English, PDF 130.14 KB)
Oxygen and Respiratory Therapy Equipment Bulletin 27: Potential UPS-Strike-Related Administrative Flexibilities for Oxygen and Respiratory Equipment and Supply Providers (Additional Shipment of Supplies and Prior Authorization Extension) (English, DOCX 31.28 KB)
Physician Bulletin 104: Addition to Qualified Personnel for Fluoride Varnish Services (English, PDF 143.84 KB)
Physician Bulletin 104: Addition to Qualified Personnel for Fluoride Varnish Services (English, DOCX 28.68 KB)
Substance Use Disorder Treatment Services Bulletin 11: Supervision and Staffing Requirements for Substance Use Disorder Treatment Providers (corrected) (English, PDF 182.25 KB)
Substance Use Disorder Treatment Services Bulletin 11: Supervision and Staffing Requirements for Substance Use Disorder Treatment Providers (corrected) (English, DOCX 29.6 KB)

June

All Provider Bulletin 371: Continued Suspension of Primary Care Clinician Plan & Primary Care ACO Referrals (English, PDF 131.21 KB)
All Provider Bulletin 371: Continued Suspension of Primary Care Clinician Plan & Primary Care ACO Referrals (English, DOCX 30.02 KB)
All Provider Bulletin 370: MassHealth Coordinating Aligned, Relationship-centered, Enhanced Support (CARES) for Kids Program (English, PDF 195.43 KB)
All Provider Bulletin 370: MassHealth Coordinating Aligned, Relationship-centered, Enhanced Support (CARES) for Kids Program (English, DOCX 45.88 KB)
Home Health Agency Bulletin 86: Updates to MassHealth Home Health Appendices, including for Dual-Eligible Billing (English, PDF 186.19 KB)
Home Health Agency Bulletin 86: Updates to MassHealth Home Health Appendices, including for Dual-Eligible Billing (English, DOCX 30.03 KB)
Home Health Agency Bulletin 85: Home Health Plan of Care Signature Compliance and Clarification on Third-Party Liability (English, PDF 150.53 KB)
Home Health Agency Bulletin 85: Home Health Plan of Care Signature Compliance and Clarification on Third-Party Liability (English, DOCX 32.84 KB)

May

Adult Day Health Bulletin 37: Adult Day Health Services When a Member Elects Hospice (English, PDF 125.91 KB)
Adult Day Health Bulletin 37: Adult Day Health Services When a Member Elects Hospice (English, DOCX 35.21 KB)
All Provider Bulletin 369: Electronic Submission of Prior Authorization Requests (corrected) (English, PDF 150.12 KB)
All Provider Bulletin 369: Electronic Submission of Prior Authorization Requests (corrected) (English, DOCX 32.45 KB)
All Provider Bulletin 368: Ending Prior Authorization Requirements for Certain Services (English, PDF 157.2 KB)
All Provider Bulletin 368: Ending Prior Authorization Requirements for Certain Services (English, DOCX 33.02 KB)
All Provider Bulletin 367: Coverage and Reimbursement Policy Updates for Services Related to COVID-19 after the Expiration of the Federal Public Health Emergency (Corrected) (English, PDF 233.65 KB)
All Provider Bulletin 367: Coverage and Reimbursement Policy Updates for Services Related to COVID-19 after the Expiration of the Federal Public Health Emergency (Corrected) (English, DOCX 37.77 KB)
All Provider Bulletin 366: Drugs Designated for Exclusion from 340B Coverage (English, PDF 158.53 KB)
All Provider Bulletin 366: Drugs Designated for Exclusion from 340B Coverage (English, DOCX 30.89 KB)
Day Habilitation Bulletin 27: Day Habilitation Services When a Member Elects Hospice (English, PDF 112.72 KB)
Day Habilitation Bulletin 27: Day Habilitation Services When a Member Elects Hospice (English, DOCX 35.37 KB)
Durable Medical Equipment Bulletin 33: Policy Update: Durable Medical Equipment - Refill Notice Requirement (English, PDF 145.53 KB)
Durable Medical Equipment Bulletin 33: Policy Update: Durable Medical Equipment - Refill Notice Requirement (English, DOCX 29.2 KB)
Hospice Bulletin 28: Hospice Services in Conjunction with Day Habilitation Services (English, PDF 107.7 KB)
Hospice Bulletin 28: Hospice Services in Conjunction with Day Habilitation Services (English, DOCX 29.96 KB)
Managed Care Entity Bulletin 101: Accountable Care Partnership Plans—Primary Care Provider Additions and Removals Effective January 1, 2024 (English, PDF 265.12 KB)
Managed Care Entity Bulletin 101: Accountable Care Partnership Plans—Primary Care Provider Additions and Removals Effective January 1, 2024 (English, DOCX 57.57 KB)
Managed Care Entity Bulletin 100: Accountable Care Partnership Plans—Service Area Additions and Removals Effective January 1, 2024 (English, PDF 220.92 KB)
Managed Care Entity Bulletin 100: Accountable Care Partnership Plans—Service Area Additions and Removals Effective January 1, 2024 (English, DOCX 44.79 KB)

April

Adult Day Health Bulletin 36: COVID 19 Flexibilities Expiring after the End of the Federal Public Health Emergency (English, PDF 162.14 KB)
Adult Day Health Bulletin 36: COVID 19 Flexibilities Expiring after the End of the Federal Public Health Emergency (English, DOCX 52.27 KB)
Adult Day Health Bulletin 35: Aging Services Access Point (ASAP) Clinical Assessment Process and Documentation Requirements for Initial Prior Authorization Requests for Adult Day Health Services (English, PDF 244.91 KB)
Adult Day Health Bulletin 35: Aging Services Access Point (ASAP) Clinical Assessment Process and Documentation Requirements for Initial Prior Authorization Requests for Adult Day Health Services (English, DOCX 54.74 KB)
Adult Foster Care Bulletin 29: COVID 19 Flexibilities and Telehealth Guidance after the End of the Federal Public Health Emergency (English, PDF 144.36 KB)
Adult Foster Care Bulletin 29: COVID 19 Flexibilities and Telehealth Guidance after the End of the Federal Public Health Emergency (English, DOCX 54.5 KB)
All Provider Bulletin 365: MassHealth’s Continuing Coverage of Reproductive Health Medications (English, PDF 178.25 KB)
All Provider Bulletin 365: MassHealth’s Continuing Coverage of Reproductive Health Medications (English, DOCX 35.98 KB)
Continuous Skilled Nursing Agency Bulletin 11: Continuous Skilled Nursing Agency Retention Bonuses for Nurses (English, PDF 144.88 KB)
Continuous Skilled Nursing Agency Bulletin 11: Continuous Skilled Nursing Agency Retention Bonuses for Nurses (English, DOCX 33.29 KB)
Continuous Skilled Nursing Agency Bulletin 10: COVID-19 Flexibilities after the End of the Public Health Emergency (English, PDF 119.25 KB)
Continuous Skilled Nursing Agency Bulletin 10: COVID-19 Flexibilities after the End of the Public Health Emergency (English, DOCX 30.18 KB)
Day Habilitation Program Bulletin 26: COVID 19 Flexibilities Expiring after the End of the Federal Public Health Emergency (English, PDF 124.42 KB)
Day Habilitation Program Bulletin 26: COVID 19 Flexibilities Expiring after the End of the Federal Public Health Emergency (English, DOCX 30.11 KB)
Durable Medical Equipment Bulletin 32: COVID-19 Flexibilities after the End of the Federal Public Health Emergency (English, PDF 215.19 KB)
Durable Medical Equipment Bulletin 32: COVID-19 Flexibilities after the End of the Federal Public Health Emergency (English, DOCX 34.24 KB)
Home Health Agency Bulletin 84: Conclusion of the Temporary Expansion of Home Health Aide Services COVID-19 Flexibility (English, PDF 144.65 KB)
Home Health Agency Bulletin 84: Conclusion of the Temporary Expansion of Home Health Aide Services COVID-19 Flexibility (English, DOCX 51.72 KB)
Home Health Agency Bulletin 83: COVID-19 Flexibilities after the End of the Public Health Emergency (English, PDF 162.17 KB)
Home Health Agency Bulletin 83: COVID-19 Flexibilities after the End of the Public Health Emergency (English, DOCX 54.37 KB)
Home Health Agency Bulletin 82: Home Health Agency Retention Bonuses for Nurses Providing Continuous Skilled Nursing Services (English, PDF 145.08 KB)
Home Health Agency Bulletin 82: Home Health Agency Retention Bonuses for Nurses Providing Continuous Skilled Nursing Services (English, DOCX 34.4 KB)
Hospice Bulletin 27: COVID-19 Flexibilities after the End of the Public Health Emergency (English, PDF 125.07 KB)
Hospice Bulletin 27: COVID-19 Flexibilities after the End of the Public Health Emergency (English, DOCX 31.19 KB)
Independent Nurse Bulletin 12: Continuous Skilled Nursing Retention Bonuses for Independent Nurse Providers (English, PDF 141.46 KB)
Independent Nurse Bulletin 12: Continuous Skilled Nursing Retention Bonuses for Independent Nurse Providers (English, DOCX 34.37 KB)
Independent Nurse Bulletin 11: COVID-19 Flexibilities after the End of the Public Health Emergency (English, PDF 163.68 KB)
Independent Nurse Bulletin 11: COVID-19 Flexibilities after the End of the Public Health Emergency (English, DOCX 30.78 KB)
Managed Care Entity Bulletin 99: Specialized Community Support Program Services (English, PDF 327.36 KB)
Managed Care Entity Bulletin 99: Specialized Community Support Program Services (English, DOCX 49.41 KB)
Nursing Facility Bulletin 178: Anticipated Update to COVID-19 Preparedness Program Payments (English, PDF 189.87 KB)
Nursing Facility Bulletin 178: Anticipated Update to COVID-19 Preparedness Program Payments (English, DOCX 48 KB)
Nursing Facility Bulletin 177: Anticipated Update to COVID-19 Surveillance Testing Supplemental Payments for Nursing Facilities (English, PDF 173.87 KB)
Nursing Facility Bulletin 177: Anticipated Update to COVID-19 Surveillance Testing Supplemental Payments for Nursing Facilities (English, DOCX 31.76 KB)
Oxygen and Respiratory Therapy Equipment Bulletin 26: COVID-19 Flexibilities after the End of the Federal Public Health (English, PDF 203.78 KB)
Oxygen and Respiratory Therapy Equipment Bulletin 26: COVID-19 Flexibilities after the End of the Federal Public Health (English, DOCX 34.83 KB)
Personal Care Attendant Program Bulletin 15: COVID-19 Flexibilities after the End of the Public Health Emergency (English, PDF 179.18 KB)
Personal Care Attendant Program Bulletin 15: COVID-19 Flexibilities after the End of the Public Health Emergency (English, DOCX 34.92 KB)
Rehabilitation Center Bulletin 16: COVID-19 Flexibilities after the End of the Federal Public Health Emergency (English, PDF 160.23 KB)
Rehabilitation Center Bulletin 16: COVID-19 Flexibilities after the End of the Federal Public Health Emergency (English, DOCX 33.69 KB)
Speech and Hearing Center Bulletin 16: COVID-19 Flexibilities after the End of the Federal Public Health Emergency (English, PDF 190.9 KB)
Speech and Hearing Center Bulletin 16: COVID-19 Flexibilities after the End of the Federal Public Health Emergency (English, DOCX 34.13 KB)
Therapist Bulletin 18: COVID-19 Flexibilities after the End of the Federal Public Health Emergency (English, PDF 176.18 KB)
Therapist Bulletin 18: COVID-19 Flexibilities after the End of the Federal Public Health Emergency (English, DOCX 56.6 KB)

March

Acute Inpatient Hospital Bulletin 194: Updated Application for Seniors and People Needing Long-Term-Care Services (SACA-2) (English, PDF 178.27 KB)
Acute Inpatient Hospital Bulletin 194: Updated Application for Seniors and People Needing Long-Term-Care Services (SACA-2) (English, DOCX 35.19 KB)
Acute Inpatient Hospital Bulletin 193: Updated Application for Health and Dental Coverage and Help Paying Costs (ACA-3) (English, PDF 139.9 KB)
Acute Inpatient Hospital Bulletin 193: Updated Application for Health and Dental Coverage and Help Paying Costs (ACA-3) (English, DOCX 32.9 KB)
All Provider Bulletin 364: Provider-to-Provider E-Consults (English, PDF 199.81 KB)
All Provider Bulletin 364: Provider-to-Provider E-Consults (English, DOCX 51.05 KB)
All Provider Bulletin 363: Accountable Care Organization Program Updates (English, PDF 213.16 KB)
All Provider Bulletin 363: Accountable Care Organization Program Updates (English, DOCX 47 KB)
All Provider Bulletin 362: Coverage and Reimbursement Policy for Vaccine Counseling (English, PDF 160.29 KB)
All Provider Bulletin 362: Coverage and Reimbursement Policy for Vaccine Counseling (English, DOCX 57.87 KB)
All Provider Bulletin 361: Start Dates for Enforcing Ordering, Referring, and Prescribing Requirements (English, PDF 144.65 KB)
All Provider Bulletin 361: Start Dates for Enforcing Ordering, Referring, and Prescribing Requirements (English, DOCX 31.35 KB)
Chronic Disease and Rehabilitation Inpatient Hospital Bulletin 100: Temporary Suspension of Preadmission Screening Procedures for Chronic Disease and Rehabilitation Inpatient Hospitals (English, PDF 214.12 KB)
Chronic Disease and Rehabilitation Inpatient Hospital Bulletin 100: Temporary Suspension of Preadmission Screening Procedures for Chronic Disease and Rehabilitation Inpatient Hospitals (English, DOCX 40.83 KB)
Community Health Center Bulletin 117: Updated Application for Seniors and People Needing Long-Term-Care Services (SACA-2) (English, PDF 184.59 KB)
Community Health Center Bulletin 117: Updated Application for Seniors and People Needing Long-Term-Care Services (SACA-2) (English, DOCX 35.4 KB)
Community Health Center Bulletin 116: Updated Application for Health and Dental Coverage and Help Paying Costs (ACA-3) (English, PDF 139.7 KB)
Community Health Center Bulletin 116: Updated Application for Health and Dental Coverage and Help Paying Costs (ACA-3) (English, DOCX 32.14 KB)
Hospice Bulletin 26: Implementation Period for Face-to-Face Encounters (English, PDF 154.77 KB)
Hospice Bulletin 26: Implementation Period for Face-to-Face Encounters (English, DOCX 28.9 KB)
Managed Care Entity Bulletin 98: Temporary Prior Authorizations Flexibilities Effective April 1, 2023 (English, PDF 184.65 KB)
Managed Care Entity Bulletin 98: Temporary Prior Authorizations Flexibilities Effective April 1, 2023 (English, DOCX 64.12 KB)
Managed Care Entity Bulletin 97: Communications with Members Enrolled in Managed Care Entities Covered by the Federal Communications Commission January 23, 2023, Declaratory Ruling (English, PDF 167.44 KB)
Managed Care Entity Bulletin 97: Communications with Members Enrolled in Managed Care Entities Covered by the Federal Communications Commission January 23, 2023, Declaratory Ruling (English, DOCX 32.79 KB)
Personal Care Attendant Program Bulletin 14: Update on Initial Evaluation Requirements (English, PDF 117.79 KB)
Personal Care Attendant Program Bulletin 14: Update on Initial Evaluation Requirements (English, DOCX 31.5 KB)

February

Home Health Agency Bulletin 81: Updates to CSN Overtime Policy effective January 1, 2023 (English, PDF 143.58 KB)
Home Health Agency Bulletin 81: Updates to CSN Overtime Policy effective January 1, 2023 (English, DOCX 42.14 KB)

January

Adult Foster Care Bulletin 28: Additional Guidance for Adult Foster Care Providers Regarding Certain Home- and Community-Based Services (English, PDF 238.14 KB)
Adult Foster Care Bulletin 28: Additional Guidance for Adult Foster Care Providers Regarding Certain Home- and Community-Based Services (English, DOCX 47.8 KB)
All Provider Bulletin 360: Hospital-Determined Presumptive Eligibility (HPE): Updates for Certain Applicants (English, PDF 172.07 KB)
All Provider Bulletin 360: Hospital-Determined Presumptive Eligibility (HPE): Updates for Certain Applicants (English, DOCX 36.75 KB)
All Provider Bulletin 359: Pediatric Immunization Vaccine / Administration SL Modifier Change (English, PDF 111.82 KB)
All Provider Bulletin 359: Pediatric Immunization Vaccine / Administration SL Modifier Change (English, DOCX 29.25 KB)
Continuous Skilled Nursing Agency Bulletin 9: Updates to CSN Overtime Policy effective January 1, 2023 (English, PDF 154.37 KB)
Continuous Skilled Nursing Agency Bulletin 9: Updates to CSN Overtime Policy effective January 1, 2023 (English, DOCX 32.47 KB)
Home Health Agency Bulletin 80: Home Health Plan of Care Signature Compliance (English, PDF 189.41 KB)
Home Health Agency Bulletin 80: Home Health Plan of Care Signature Compliance (English, DOCX 36.01 KB)
Hospice Bulletin 25: Hospice Election Statement Addendum for MassHealth Members (English, PDF 173.63 KB)
Hospice Bulletin 25: Hospice Election Statement Addendum for MassHealth Members (English, DOCX 31.94 KB)
Managed Care Entity Bulletin 96: Policies Regarding the Launch of the New Community Partners Program (English, PDF 190.54 KB)
Managed Care Entity Bulletin 96: Policies Regarding the Launch of the New Community Partners Program (English, DOCX 64.56 KB)
Managed Care Entity Bulletin 95: Access to Health Services through Telehealth Options for Members Enrolled in Managed Care Entities (English, PDF 162.8 KB)
Managed Care Entity Bulletin 95: Access to Health Services through Telehealth Options for Members Enrolled in Managed Care Entities (English, DOCX 30.19 KB)

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