General Provisions

(1) Scope. 101 CMR 428.00 governs the payment rates for certain independent living communities and services purchased by a governmental unit including, but not limited to, the Department of Mental Health (DMH), the Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (MCDHH), and MassAbility(formerly the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission). (2) Applicable Dates of Service. Rates contained in 101 CMR 428.00 apply for dates of service provided on or after July 1, 2025. (3) Disclaimer of Authorization of Services. 101 CMR 428.00 is neither authorization for nor approval of the services for which rates are determined pursuant to 101 CMR 428.00. Governmental units that purchase the services described in 101 CMR 428.00 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 428.00 and to update the initial payment percentages provided in 101 CMR 428.03(3)(c).