General Provisions

(1) Scope. 101 CMR 411.00 governs the payment rates for certain placement, support, and shared living services purchased by a governmental unit including, but not limited to, the Department of Developmental Services (DDS), the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB), MassAbility (formerly MRC), the Department of Children and Families (DCF), and the Department of Youth Services (DYS). (2) Applicable Dates of Service. Rates contained in 101 CMR 411.00 apply for dates of service provided on or after July 1, 2024. (3) Disclaimer of Authorization of Services. 101 CMR 411.00 is neither authorization for nor approval of the services for which rates are determined pursuant to 101 CMR 411.00. Governmental units that purchase such services are responsible for the definition, authorization, and approval of services extended to clients. (4) Administrative Bulletins. EOHHS may issue administrative bulletins to clarify its policy on substantive provisions of 101 CMR 411.00.