Scope and Purpose

(1) Scope. (a) 115 CMR 6.01 through 6.09 applies to applicants for supports provided, purchased, or arranged by the Department. (b) No person may receive supports provided, purchased, or arranged by the Department (other than emergency supports and information and referral services as noted in 115 CMR 6.09) unless the person is determined eligible for such supports under 115 CMR 6.01 through 6.09. (2) Purpose. The purpose of 115 CMR 6.01 through 6.09 is to set forth the standards and procedures under which the Department determines an applicant's eligibility for supports and determines the applicant’s priority to receive supports purchased, provided, or arranged by the Department. Unless otherwise specified in 115 CMR, provision of supports provided, purchased or arranged for an individual is subject to appropriation. M.G.L. c. 19B, § 1.