The Office of Medicaid Board of Hearings

The Office of Medicaid Board of Hearings (BOH) is responsible for administering the fair hearing process in accordance with 130 CMR 610.000, holding hearings, and rendering decisions. At the MassHealth agency’s discretion, BOH also conducts adjudicatory proceedings governing providers pursuant to 130 CMR 450.241 through 450.248, and 130 CMR 450.323: Appeals of Erroneously Denied or Underpaid Claims. BOH is administered by a Director who is appointed by the Medicaid director, and who is responsible for ensuring that the fair hearing process and decisions comply with the requirements of 130 CMR 610.000.