Nonmedical Leave of Absence (NMLOA): Introduction

MassHealth seeks the fullest integration possible of members into the community. Wherever possible, coordinated support services will be arranged so a member may return to the community. To prevent members from becoming isolated in nursing facilities MassHealth will pay the nursing facility to reserve a bed for a member when the member is temporarily absent from the facility for nonmedical reasons subject to the requirements set forth in 130 CMR 456.431 and 456.432.