General Provisions

(1) Scope. 101 CMR 423.00 governs the payment rates for certain in-home basic living support services that are purchased by a governmental unit including, but not limited to, the Department of Developmental Services (DDS), the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB), and MassAbility (MBY). (2) Applicable Dates of Service. Rates contained in 101 CMR 423.00 apply for dates of service on or after July 1, 2026. (3) Disclaimer of Authorization of Services. 101 CMR 423.00 is neither authorization for nor approval of the services for which rates are determined pursuant to 101 CMR 423.00. Governmental units that purchase the services described in 101 CMR 423.00 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 423.00.