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MassHealth LTSS Assessment Pathway

Find information, tools, and resources around the LTSS assessment process for Adult Day Health, Adult Foster Care, Group Adult Foster Care, and Personal Care Attendant program; and how we are collaborating with providers, MassHealth members and advocates.

  • EOHHS Comprehensive Assessment System (e-CAS) is the platform where multiple assessment tools will be implemented by EOHHS, including the Uniform Core Assessment (UCA), the Time for Task Tool (TTT)  and Prior Authorization forms.   
  • Uniform Core Assessment (UCA) is the assessment tool providers and plans complete to assess for eligibility and level of care for LTSS programs and services.  
  • LTSS Implementation Advisory Council (IAC) is the group of MassHealth Members, providers, plans, and advocates who were selected to help EOHHS implement the LTSS Assessment Improvement Initiative 
  • Public Assessor Option (PAO) is an additional option for MassHealth members to access clinical assessments for Adult Day Health, Adult Foster Care, Group Adult Foster Care, and Personal Care Attendant services.
EOHHS Comprehensive Assessment System (e-CAS)  Uniform Core Assessment  LTSS Implementation Advisory Council  Public Assessor Option (PAO) 

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