General Provisions

(1) Scope and Purpose. 101 CMR 351.00 governs the MassHealth payment rates for adult foster care services and group adult foster care services described in 130 CMR 408.000: Adult Foster Care that are provided by participating providers to eligible publicly aided individuals. (2) Applicable Dates of Service. The rates contained in 101 CMR 351.00 apply for dates of service provided on or after November 1, 2025. (3) Administrative Bulletins. EOHHS may issue administrative bulletins to clarify provisions of 101 CMR 351.00. (4) Coding Updates and Corrections. EOHHS may publish service code updates and corrections in the form of an administrative bulletin if the coding system adds, deletes, or changes relevant codes. (5) Disclaimer of Authorization of Services. 101 CMR 351.00 is neither authorization for nor approval of the services for which rates are determined pursuant to 101 CMR 351.00. Governmental units that purchase services described in 101 CMR 351.00 are responsible for the definition, authorization, and approval of services provided to publicly aided individuals.