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December

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

November

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

October

Open PDF file, 178.67 KB,  All Provider Bulletin 381: Updates to Certain Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths Assessment Requirements (English, PDF 178.67 KB)
Open DOCX file, 32.03 KB,  All Provider Bulletin 381: Updates to Certain Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths Assessment Requirements (English, DOCX 32.03 KB)
Open PDF file, 143.93 KB,  All Provider Bulletin 380: Updates to the Implementation of Prescriber Requirements for Pharmacies (English, PDF 143.93 KB)
Open DOCX file, 32.28 KB,  All Provider Bulletin 380: Updates to the Implementation of Prescriber Requirements for Pharmacies (English, DOCX 32.28 KB)
Open PDF file, 228.26 KB,  All Provider Bulletin 379: Access to Health Services through Telehealth Options (English, PDF 228.26 KB)
Open DOCX file, 57.28 KB,  All Provider Bulletin 379: Access to Health Services through Telehealth Options (English, DOCX 57.28 KB)
Open PDF file, 166.49 KB,  All Provider Bulletin 378: Coverage and Reimbursement Policy for Newly Added Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Vaccines (corrected) (English, PDF 166.49 KB)
Open DOCX file, 33.21 KB,  All Provider Bulletin 378: Coverage and Reimbursement Policy for Newly Added Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Vaccines (corrected) (English, DOCX 33.21 KB)
Open PDF file, 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 (English, PDF 169.82 KB)
Open DOCX file, 32.51 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 (English, DOCX 32.51 KB)
Open PDF file, 125.84 KB,  Durable Medical Equipment Bulletin 35: Coverage for Medically Necessary Enteral Nutrition Formula (English, PDF 125.84 KB)
Open DOCX file, 29.29 KB,  Durable Medical Equipment Bulletin 35: Coverage for Medically Necessary Enteral Nutrition Formula (English, DOCX 29.29 KB)
Open PDF file, 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 (English, PDF 197.25 KB)
Open DOCX file, 41.82 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 (English, DOCX 41.82 KB)
Open PDF file, 147.16 KB,  Home Health Agency Bulletin 90: Updates to MassHealth Home Health Appendices, including for Dual-Eligible Billing—Updated (English, PDF 147.16 KB)
Open DOCX file, 33.59 KB,  Home Health Agency Bulletin 90: Updates to MassHealth Home Health Appendices, including for Dual-Eligible Billing—Updated (English, DOCX 33.59 KB)
Open PDF file, 155.56 KB,  Managed Care Entity Bulletin 106: Updates to Certain Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths Assessment Requirements (English, PDF 155.56 KB)
Open DOCX file, 30.53 KB,  Managed Care Entity Bulletin 106: Updates to Certain Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths Assessment Requirements (English, DOCX 30.53 KB)
Open PDF file, 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 (English, PDF 213.69 KB)
Open DOCX file, 71.49 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 (English, DOCX 71.49 KB)
Open PDF file, 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) (English, PDF 207.75 KB)
Open DOCX file, 66.44 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) (English, DOCX 66.44 KB)
Open PDF file, 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 (English, PDF 180.93 KB)
Open DOCX file, 33.35 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 (English, DOCX 33.35 KB)
Open PDF file, 180.5 KB,  Nursing Facility Bulletin 182: Updated Reporting on Staff Hours and Staffing Preparedness for Nursing Facilities (English, PDF 180.5 KB)
Open DOCX file, 36.46 KB,  Nursing Facility Bulletin 182: Updated Reporting on Staff Hours and Staffing Preparedness for Nursing Facilities (English, DOCX 36.46 KB)

September

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

August

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

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

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

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

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

March

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

February

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

January

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