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December

All Provider Bulletin 385: Criteria for Acceptable Traditional and Electronic Signatures, Open PDF file, 166.61 KB (English, PDF 166.61 KB)
All Provider Bulletin 385: Criteria for Acceptable Traditional and Electronic Signatures, Open DOCX file, 29.97 KB (English, DOCX 29.97 KB)
All Provider Bulletin 384: Update to the Continued Suspension of Primary Care Clinician Plan & Primary Care ACO Referrals, Open PDF file, 134.15 KB (English, PDF 134.15 KB)
All Provider Bulletin 384: Update to the Continued Suspension of Primary Care Clinician Plan & Primary Care ACO Referrals, Open DOCX file, 31.39 KB (English, DOCX 31.39 KB)
All Provider Bulletin 383: Reminder of Billing Responsibilities and Billing for Retroactively Reinstated Members, Open PDF file, 129.48 KB (English, PDF 129.48 KB)
All Provider Bulletin 383: Reminder of Billing Responsibilities and Billing for Retroactively Reinstated Members, Open DOCX file, 30.37 KB (English, DOCX 30.37 KB)
Independent Nurse Bulletin 16: Independent Nurse Overtime Allowances, Open PDF file, 134.92 KB (English, PDF 134.92 KB)
Independent Nurse Bulletin 16: Independent Nurse Overtime Allowances, Open DOCX file, 29.81 KB (English, DOCX 29.81 KB)

November

All Provider Bulletin 382: Changes to MassHealth’s Accountable Care Organizations on January 1, 2024 (Corrected), Open PDF file, 135.43 KB (English, PDF 135.43 KB)
All Provider Bulletin 382: Changes to MassHealth’s Accountable Care Organizations on January 1, 2024 (Corrected), Open DOCX file, 46.58 KB (English, DOCX 46.58 KB)
Managed Care Entity Bulletin 107: Updates to Policies Pertaining to Members’ Behavioral Health Needs in Acute Medical Settings and Inpatient Psychiatry Settings (Corrected), Open PDF file, 201.64 KB (English, PDF 201.64 KB)
Managed Care Entity Bulletin 107: Updates to Policies Pertaining to Members’ Behavioral Health Needs in Acute Medical Settings and Inpatient Psychiatry Settings (Corrected), Open DOCX file, 84.67 KB (English, DOCX 84.67 KB)

October

All Provider Bulletin 381: Updates to Certain Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths Assessment Requirements, Open PDF file, 178.67 KB (English, PDF 178.67 KB)
All Provider Bulletin 381: Updates to Certain Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths Assessment Requirements, Open DOCX file, 32.03 KB (English, DOCX 32.03 KB)
All Provider Bulletin 380: Updates to the Implementation of Prescriber Requirements for Pharmacies, Open PDF file, 143.93 KB (English, PDF 143.93 KB)
All Provider Bulletin 380: Updates to the Implementation of Prescriber Requirements for Pharmacies, Open DOCX file, 32.28 KB (English, DOCX 32.28 KB)
All Provider Bulletin 379: Access to Health Services through Telehealth Options, Open PDF file, 228.26 KB (English, PDF 228.26 KB)
All Provider Bulletin 379: Access to Health Services through Telehealth Options, Open DOCX file, 57.28 KB (English, DOCX 57.28 KB)
All Provider Bulletin 378: Coverage and Reimbursement Policy for Newly Added Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Vaccines (corrected), Open PDF file, 166.49 KB (English, PDF 166.49 KB)
All Provider Bulletin 378: Coverage and Reimbursement Policy for Newly Added Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Vaccines (corrected), Open DOCX file, 33.21 KB (English, DOCX 33.21 KB)
Chronic Disease and Rehabilitation Inpatient Hospital Bulletin 102: Hospital Access and Identifying Hospital Patients Who May Be Potential Candidates to Leave the Hospital and Move Back to the Community, Open PDF file, 169.82 KB (English, PDF 169.82 KB)
Chronic Disease and Rehabilitation Inpatient Hospital Bulletin 102: Hospital Access and Identifying Hospital Patients Who May Be Potential Candidates to Leave the Hospital and Move Back to the Community, Open DOCX file, 32.51 KB (English, DOCX 32.51 KB)
Durable Medical Equipment Bulletin 35: Coverage for Medically Necessary Enteral Nutrition Formula, Open PDF file, 125.84 KB (English, PDF 125.84 KB)
Durable Medical Equipment Bulletin 35: Coverage for Medically Necessary Enteral Nutrition Formula , Open DOCX file, 29.29 KB (English, DOCX 29.29 KB)
HCBS Waiver Provider Bulletin 23: Guidance for Home- and Community-based Services (HCBS) Waiver Providers Related to the Expiration of the Federal Public Health Emergency, Open PDF file, 197.25 KB (English, PDF 197.25 KB)
HCBS Waiver Provider Bulletin 23: Guidance for Home- and Community-based Services (HCBS) Waiver Providers Related to the Expiration of the Federal Public Health Emergency, Open DOCX file, 41.82 KB (English, DOCX 41.82 KB)
Home Health Agency Bulletin 90: Updates to MassHealth Home Health Appendices, including for Dual-Eligible Billing—Updated, Open PDF file, 147.16 KB (English, PDF 147.16 KB)
Home Health Agency Bulletin 90: Updates to MassHealth Home Health Appendices, including for Dual-Eligible Billing—Updated, Open DOCX file, 33.59 KB (English, DOCX 33.59 KB)
Managed Care Entity Bulletin 106: Updates to Certain Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths Assessment Requirements, Open PDF file, 155.56 KB (English, PDF 155.56 KB)
Managed Care Entity Bulletin 106: Updates to Certain Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths Assessment Requirements, Open DOCX file, 30.53 KB (English, DOCX 30.53 KB)
Managed Care Entity Bulletin 105: Extension of and Updates to the Temporary Rate Increases for Home- and Community-based Services and Behavioral Health Services for Integrated Care Plans, Open PDF file, 213.69 KB (English, PDF 213.69 KB)
Managed Care Entity Bulletin 105: Extension of and Updates to the Temporary Rate Increases for Home- and Community-based Services and Behavioral Health Services for Integrated Care Plans , Open DOCX file, 71.49 KB (English, DOCX 71.49 KB)
Managed Care Entity Bulletin 104: Extension of and Updates to the Temporary Rate Increases for Home- and Community-based Services and Behavioral Health Services (corrected) , Open PDF file, 207.75 KB (English, PDF 207.75 KB)
Managed Care Entity Bulletin 104: Extension of and Updates to the Temporary Rate Increases for Home- and Community-based Services and Behavioral Health Services (corrected) , Open DOCX file, 66.44 KB (English, DOCX 66.44 KB)
Nursing Facility Bulletin 183: Nursing Facility Access and Identifying Nursing Facility Residents Who May Be Potential Candidates to Discharge from a Nursing Facility and Transition to the Community, Open PDF file, 180.93 KB (English, PDF 180.93 KB)
Nursing Facility Bulletin 183: Nursing Facility Access and Identifying Nursing Facility Residents Who May Be Potential Candidates to Discharge from a Nursing Facility and Transition to the Community, Open DOCX file, 33.35 KB (English, DOCX 33.35 KB)
Nursing Facility Bulletin 182: Updated Reporting on Staff Hours and Staffing Preparedness for Nursing Facilities, Open PDF file, 180.5 KB (English, PDF 180.5 KB)
Nursing Facility Bulletin 182: Updated Reporting on Staff Hours and Staffing Preparedness for Nursing Facilities, Open DOCX file, 36.46 KB (English, DOCX 36.46 KB)

September

Acute Inpatient Hospital Bulletin 197: Coverage of and Reimbursement for Hospital-at-Home Services, Open PDF file, 254.23 KB (English, PDF 254.23 KB)
Acute Inpatient Hospital Bulletin 197: Coverage of and Reimbursement for Hospital-at-Home Services, Open DOCX file, 38.63 KB (English, DOCX 38.63 KB)
Acute Outpatient Hospital Bulletin 39: Requirements for Completion of Data Fields on Claims for Clinician-Administered Drugs, Open PDF file, 134.72 KB (English, PDF 134.72 KB)
Acute Outpatient Hospital Bulletin 39: Requirements for Completion of Data Fields on Claims for Clinician-Administered Drugs, Open DOCX file, 32.74 KB (English, DOCX 32.74 KB)
Adult Foster Care Bulletin 31: Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance for Group Adult Foster Care Providers, Open PDF file, 130.56 KB (English, PDF 130.56 KB)
Adult Foster Care Bulletin 31: Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance for Group Adult Foster Care Providers, Open DOCX file, 59.8 KB (English, DOCX 59.8 KB)
All Provider Bulletin 377: MassHealth Provider Online Service Center (POSC) Primary User Policy, Open PDF file, 197.94 KB (English, PDF 197.94 KB)
All Provider Bulletin 377: MassHealth Provider Online Service Center (POSC) Primary User Policy, Open DOCX file, 32.7 KB (English, DOCX 32.7 KB)
All Provider Bulletin 376: Updates to the Implementation of Ordering, Referring, and Prescribing Requirements, Open PDF file, 135.07 KB (English, PDF 135.07 KB)
All Provider Bulletin 376: Updates to the Implementation of Ordering, Referring, and Prescribing Requirements, Open DOCX file, 37.68 KB (English, DOCX 37.68 KB)
Chronic Disease and Rehabilitation Inpatient Hospital Bulletin 101: Quality Performance Incentive Payments for Discharge Planning, Open PDF file, 137.81 KB (English, PDF 137.81 KB)
Chronic Disease and Rehabilitation Inpatient Hospital Bulletin 101: Quality Performance Incentive Payments for Discharge Planning, Open DOCX file, 33.28 KB (English, DOCX 33.28 KB)
Community Health Center Bulletin 121: Removal of the Fluoride Varnish Training Requirement, Open PDF file, 119.94 KB (English, PDF 119.94 KB)
Community Health Center Bulletin 121: Removal of the Fluoride Varnish Training Requirement, Open DOCX file, 28.96 KB (English, DOCX 28.96 KB)
Continuous Skilled Nursing Agency Bulletin 16: Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance for Continuous Skilled Nursing Agency Providers, Open PDF file, 118.76 KB (English, PDF 118.76 KB)
Continuous Skilled Nursing Agency Bulletin 16: Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance for Continuous Skilled Nursing Agency Providers, Open DOCX file, 64.54 KB (English, DOCX 64.54 KB)
Dental Bulletin 49: Removal of the Billing Limitation for Prefabricated Stainless Steel and Resin Crowns, Open PDF file, 129.32 KB (English, PDF 129.32 KB)
Dental Bulletin 49: Removal of the Billing Limitation for Prefabricated Stainless Steel and Resin Crowns, Open DOCX file, 29.15 KB (English, DOCX 29.15 KB)
HCBS Waiver Provider Bulletin 22: Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance for Certain Home Care Workers, Open PDF file, 131.77 KB (English, PDF 131.77 KB)
HCBS Waiver Provider Bulletin 22: Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance for Certain Home Care Workers, Open DOCX file, 58.83 KB (English, DOCX 58.83 KB)
Home Health Agency Bulletin 89: Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance for Home Health Agency Providers, Open PDF file, 131.51 KB (English, PDF 131.51 KB)
Home Health Agency Bulletin 89: Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance for Home Health Agency Providers, Open DOCX file, 59.75 KB (English, DOCX 59.75 KB)
Hospice Bulletin 30: Electronic Signature Policy for Hospice Providers, Open PDF file, 150.9 KB (English, PDF 150.9 KB)
Hospice Bulletin 30: Electronic Signature Policy for Hospice Providers, Open DOCX file, 32.95 KB (English, DOCX 32.95 KB)
Independent Nurse Bulletin 15: Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance for Independent Nurses Delivering Continuous Skilled Nursing Services, Open PDF file, 132.63 KB (English, PDF 132.63 KB)
Independent Nurse Bulletin 15: Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance for Independent Nurses Delivering Continuous Skilled Nursing Services, Open DOCX file, 60.45 KB (English, DOCX 60.45 KB)
Nursing Facility Bulletin 181: Transition to CMS OBRA MDS 3.0 Assessments for Nursing Facility Fee for Service Payments (Corrected), Open PDF file, 367.57 KB (English, PDF 367.57 KB)
Nursing Facility Bulletin 181: Transition to CMS OBRA MDS 3.0 Assessments for Nursing Facility Fee for Service Payments (Corrected), Open DOCX file, 52.78 KB (English, DOCX 52.78 KB)
Physician Bulletin 105: Removal of the Fluoride Varnish Training Requirement, Open PDF file, 139.19 KB (English, PDF 139.19 KB)
Physician Bulletin 105: Removal of the Fluoride Varnish Training Requirement, Open DOCX file, 32.19 KB (English, DOCX 32.19 KB)

August

All Provider Bulletin 375: Coverage and Reimbursement Policy for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Vaccines (corrected), Open PDF file, 126.36 KB (English, PDF 126.36 KB)
All Provider Bulletin 375: Coverage and Reimbursement Policy for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Vaccines (corrected), Open DOCX file, 31.83 KB (English, DOCX 31.83 KB)
Acute Inpatient Hospital Bulletin 196: Updated Application for Health and Dental Coverage and Help Paying Costs (ACA-3), Open PDF file, 126.77 KB (English, PDF 126.77 KB)
Acute Inpatient Hospital Bulletin 196: Updated Application for Health and Dental Coverage and Help Paying Costs (ACA-3), Open DOCX file, 32.46 KB (English, DOCX 32.46 KB)
Acute Inpatient Hospital Bulletin 195: Updated Application for Seniors and People Needing Long-Term-Care Services (SACA-2) , Open PDF file, 165.05 KB (English, PDF 165.05 KB)
Acute Inpatient Hospital Bulletin 195: Updated Application for Seniors and People Needing Long-Term-Care Services (SACA-2) , Open DOCX file, 34.64 KB (English, DOCX 34.64 KB)
Acute Outpatient Hospital Bulletin 38: Reminder to Acute Outpatient Hospitals of Requirements for Emergency Department Behavioral Health Assessments, Open PDF file, 148.56 KB (English, PDF 148.56 KB)
Acute Outpatient Hospital Bulletin 38: Reminder to Acute Outpatient Hospitals of Requirements for Emergency Department Behavioral Health Assessments, Open DOCX file, 29.36 KB (English, DOCX 29.36 KB)
Community Health Center Bulletin 120: Updated Application for Health and Dental Coverage and Help Paying Costs (ACA-3), Open PDF file, 125.64 KB (English, PDF 125.64 KB)
Community Health Center Bulletin 120: Updated Application for Health and Dental Coverage and Help Paying Costs (ACA-3), Open DOCX file, 31.68 KB (English, DOCX 31.68 KB)
Community Health Center Bulletin 119: Updated Application for Seniors and People Needing Long-Term-Care Services (SACA-2), Open PDF file, 183.49 KB (English, PDF 183.49 KB)
Community Health Center Bulletin 119: Updated Application for Seniors and People Needing Long-Term-Care Services (SACA-2), Open DOCX file, 34.89 KB (English, DOCX 34.89 KB)
Continuous Skilled Nursing Agency Bulletin 15: Complex Care Assistant Training and Comprehension Program and Supervision Requirements - Amended, Open PDF file, 183.83 KB (English, PDF 183.83 KB)
Continuous Skilled Nursing Agency Bulletin 15: Complex Care Assistant Training and Comprehension Program and Supervision Requirements - Amended, Open DOCX file, 40.43 KB (English, DOCX 40.43 KB)
Continuous Skilled Nursing Agency Bulletin 14: Prohibited Contracts or Agreements with Agency Nurses Providing Continuous Skilled Nursing Services, Open PDF file, 134.82 KB (English, PDF 134.82 KB)
Continuous Skilled Nursing Agency Bulletin 14: Prohibited Contracts or Agreements with Agency Nurses Providing Continuous Skilled Nursing Services, Open DOCX file, 31.6 KB (English, DOCX 31.6 KB)
Home Health Agency Bulletin 88: Prohibited Contracts or Agreements with Agency Nurses Providing Nursing Services, Open PDF file, 139.07 KB (English, PDF 139.07 KB)
Home Health Agency Bulletin 88: Prohibited Contracts or Agreements with Agency Nurses Providing Nursing Services, Open DOCX file, 31.59 KB (English, DOCX 31.59 KB)
Independent Nurse Bulletin 14: Criminal Offender Record Information and Sexual Offender Registry Information Requirements for Independent Nurse Providers, Open PDF file, 154.64 KB (English, PDF 154.64 KB)
Independent Nurse Bulletin 14: Criminal Offender Record Information and Sexual Offender Registry Information Requirements for Independent Nurse Providers, Open DOCX file, 36.81 KB (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, Open PDF file, 154.3 KB (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, Open DOCX file, 36.77 KB (English, DOCX 36.77 KB)

July

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

June

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

May

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

April

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

March

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

February

Home Health Agency Bulletin 81: Updates to CSN Overtime Policy effective January 1, 2023, Open PDF file, 143.58 KB (English, PDF 143.58 KB)
Home Health Agency Bulletin 81: Updates to CSN Overtime Policy effective January 1, 2023, Open DOCX file, 42.14 KB (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, Open PDF file, 238.14 KB (English, PDF 238.14 KB)
Adult Foster Care Bulletin 28: Additional Guidance for Adult Foster Care Providers Regarding Certain Home- and Community-Based Services, Open DOCX file, 47.8 KB (English, DOCX 47.8 KB)
All Provider Bulletin 360: Hospital-Determined Presumptive Eligibility (HPE): Updates for Certain Applicants, Open PDF file, 172.07 KB (English, PDF 172.07 KB)
All Provider Bulletin 360: Hospital-Determined Presumptive Eligibility (HPE): Updates for Certain Applicants, Open DOCX file, 36.75 KB (English, DOCX 36.75 KB)
All Provider Bulletin 359: Pediatric Immunization Vaccine / Administration SL Modifier Change, Open PDF file, 111.82 KB (English, PDF 111.82 KB)
All Provider Bulletin 359: Pediatric Immunization Vaccine / Administration SL Modifier Change, Open DOCX file, 29.25 KB (English, DOCX 29.25 KB)
Continuous Skilled Nursing Agency Bulletin 9: Updates to CSN Overtime Policy effective January 1, 2023, Open PDF file, 154.37 KB (English, PDF 154.37 KB)
Continuous Skilled Nursing Agency Bulletin 9: Updates to CSN Overtime Policy effective January 1, 2023, Open DOCX file, 32.47 KB (English, DOCX 32.47 KB)
Home Health Agency Bulletin 80: Home Health Plan of Care Signature Compliance, Open PDF file, 189.41 KB (English, PDF 189.41 KB)
Home Health Agency Bulletin 80: Home Health Plan of Care Signature Compliance, Open DOCX file, 36.01 KB (English, DOCX 36.01 KB)
Hospice Bulletin 25: Hospice Election Statement Addendum for MassHealth Members, Open PDF file, 173.63 KB (English, PDF 173.63 KB)
Hospice Bulletin 25: Hospice Election Statement Addendum for MassHealth Members, Open DOCX file, 31.94 KB (English, DOCX 31.94 KB)
Managed Care Entity Bulletin 96: Policies Regarding the Launch of the New Community Partners Program, Open PDF file, 190.54 KB (English, PDF 190.54 KB)
Managed Care Entity Bulletin 96: Policies Regarding the Launch of the New Community Partners Program, Open DOCX file, 64.56 KB (English, DOCX 64.56 KB)
Managed Care Entity Bulletin 95: Access to Health Services through Telehealth Options for Members Enrolled in Managed Care Entities, Open PDF file, 162.8 KB (English, PDF 162.8 KB)
Managed Care Entity Bulletin 95: Access to Health Services through Telehealth Options for Members Enrolled in Managed Care Entities, Open DOCX file, 30.19 KB (English, DOCX 30.19 KB)

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